Why it matters:
Turkmenistan adopted a resolution in the UN titled "Central Asia, Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation." Based on it, 2025 was declared the "International Year of Peace and Trust."
What he's saying:
Iranian FM Abbass Araghchi: Today, we discussed the developments in West Asia, focusing on Palestine and Gaza. Our positions are the same. We reaffirmed our support for the Palestinian people and expressed opposition to the proposed plans to relocate Gazans, which violate international and humanitarian principles.
Go deeper:
Relations between Iran and Turkmenistan, along with some other Central Asian countries, were almost restored through the Raisi Administration in various areas. The two countries determined a joint economic perspective to increase their trade volume to over $3 billion.
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