Tehran (IP) - In a meeting with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan on May 31, 2023, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution regarded Iran and Turkmenistan as countries that have many cultural aspects in common.

Iran PressIran News: During the meeting, the Leader emphasized that "These cultural commonalities are an important basis for further expanding relations in different sectors, especially in the fields of energy and roads."

Referring to the hundreds of famous scientists and outstanding figures who have lived between the Atrak and Jayhoun rivers in both countries and also the famous Turkmen poet, Magtymguly Pyragy’s tomb in Iran, Imam Khamenei added, "These cultural fields should not be underrated."

The Leader appreciated Berdimuhamedow for the special attention that he has given to cultural and religious issues as well as his efforts to expand cultural centers and mosques.

"In the field of commercial issues, there are more capacities to expand cooperation, especially in the road sector and areas related to water, electricity and gas, and the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to cooperate in these sectors," he said.

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