ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, December 25. Officials
from Iran and Turkmenistan held a meeting at the Lotfabad border
terminal between the two countries to discuss extending the
operational hours of the Lotfabad-Artuq border terminal, improving
the geometric curve of the land route, and the necessity of
dual-lane construction for road traffic, Trend reports via the Embassy of Iran in
Turkmenistan.
The meeting was attended by delegations from the Dargaz
governorate, border guards, customs, and road and rail services of
both countries, as well as the Embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan.
Earlier, the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting
with Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly
Berdimuhamedov, during his visit to Ashgabat on December 12.
President Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to strengthening
communication and cooperation with Turkmenistan.
Iran and Turkmenistan enhance their border cooperation through
economic, energy, and transport links across their 1000+ km border,
focusing on trade via rail corridors like INSTC and energy deals
including gas and electricity. Key cooperation areas include gas
and electricity exchanges, railway expansion, customs improvements,
border security, and cultural ties. Recent developments include
plans for border zone expansion, cargo diversification, and
preparations for the 2026 Caspian Sea summit, underscoring mutual
growth and regional stability despite some transit
fluctuations.
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