BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. Chairman of
Turkmenistan's Halk Maslahaty (Parliament) Gurbanguly
Berdimuhamedov met Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher
Ghalibaf in Tehran.
This was reflected in a press release published by the
government of Turkmenistan.
"The sides emphasized the need to strengthen contacts between
parliamentarians, intensify the work of inter-parliamentary
friendship groups and regularly exchange relevant experience," the
press release said.
According to the government, the parties highlighted
inter-parliamentary cooperation as one of the priority areas of
bilateral relations, describing it as an effective instrument for
political and diplomatic engagement.
The press release noted that Berdimuhamedov and Ghalibaf also
underlined the importance of organizing joint thematic events aimed
at preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the
Turkmen and Iranian peoples.
According to the government, the meeting concluded with both
sides reaffirming their commitment to developing constructive
cooperation based on mutual respect and equality.
Earlier that day, during his visit to Tehran, Berdimuhamedov
also held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with the
sides discussing cooperation in the energy, transit and trade
sectors.
Meanwhile, Iran is one of Turkmenistan's longest-standing
regional partners, with bilateral cooperation spanning energy,
transport, trade, and border connectivity. The two countries share
a 1,100-kilometer border and maintain an institutional dialogue
through a Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic
Cooperation, which regularly reviews progress across sectors
ranging from gas and electricity to transport, customs,
agriculture, and investment. During the commission's latest meeting
in Tehran in 2025, the sides also discussed the creation of
cross-border trade and economic zones to stimulate bilateral
commerce.
Energy remains a cornerstone of the relationship. In recent
years, Ashgabat and Tehran have expanded cooperation on natural gas
supplies, including swap arrangements and discussions on direct
exports and transit through Iran to third-country markets. The two
sides have also advanced cooperation in electricity transmission
and maritime transport, while recent high-level meetings resulted
in agreements covering natural gas, customs cooperation, port
partnerships between Turkmenbashi and Amirabad, and
intergovernmental cooperation plans.
Transport and logistics have become another major pillar of
bilateral ties as both countries seek to strengthen regional
connectivity. Turkmenistan and Iran have been working to increase
cargo flows across their shared border, improve road, rail, and
port links, and enhance multimodal transport routes connecting
Central Asia with the Persian Gulf and broader international
markets. Recent bilateral discussions have also focused on
expanding cooperation in maritime transport, customs procedures,
and transit infrastructure, reflecting the growing strategic
importance both countries attach to cross-border connectivity.
