Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Ashgabat on Monday at the head of a delegation comprising diplomatic, economic and parliamentary representatives. He was received by Turkmen officials, Iran’s IRNA news agency reported.

During the one-day visit, the sides will discuss bilateral relations, regional and international developments, as well as ways to strengthen political and economic cooperation between Iran and Turkmenistan.

On Oct. 26, Araghchi held a phone call with Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov. The sides exchanged views on pressing regional and international issues and emphasized the importance of diplomatic consultations in ensuring stability and security in the region.

Earlier, on Oct. 28, Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Gurbanov met in Ashgabat with Hamid Ghanbari, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for economic diplomacy. The sides discussed ways to develop trade and economic ties and cooperation in the energy and industrial sectors.

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