On Wednesday, in a meeting with the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Merv, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of relations between Iran and the Republic of Turkmenistan in various dimensions.

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in this meeting, emphasized the provision of consular services worthy of Iranians.

Abdul Majid Kamjo, the new Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Merv, also presented a report on his work plans during the mission period, especially in consular areas.

Iran and Turkmenistan relations are expanding due to the new Iranian government's foreign policy approach which is referred to as the neighborhood policy.

Also, the President of Turkmenistan's visit to Tehran last June (June 2022) and the meeting with high-ranking officials of Iran is considered a turning point in this field.

During the recent visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Iran, a total of 13 cooperation documents were signed by the President of the Republic of Turkmenistan Sardar Bardimohamedov and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Ibrahim Raisi. 219