Iran-Turkmenistan Relations
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Iran, Turkmenistan Sign 13 MoUs to Strengthen Bonds of Friendship
Tehran and Ashgabathave signed 13 memoranda of understanding to broaden ties between the two nations, with their presidents vowing to work towards developing deeper cooperation.
Iran President to Leave Tehran for Ashgabat, Baku Tuesday
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is to set off on a two-day visit to Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan to discuss ways of improving mutual relations and the latest developments in the region with those country's officials.
Tehran Objects to Turkmen Border Guards’ Shooting at Iranian Fishermen
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran has officially protested at Turkmen border guards’ shooting at Iranian fishermen and asked for an explanation about the incident.
Iran to Complain to ICJ over Turkmenistan’s Overpriced Natural Gas Supplies
Tehran is to lodge complaints with the International Court of Justice over the quality and price of Turkmenistan's natural gas supplies to Iran.
Iran President Congratulates Turkmenistan on Day of Neutrality
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to his Turkmen counterpart on the Central Asian state’s Day of Neutrality, which is annually marked on December 12.
US Condoles with Iran over Deadly Earthquake
The US Department of State has offered its condolences to the Iranian and Iraqi people affected by the tragic earthquake that has so far killed 430 and wounded 7370 people.
Iran, Turkmenistan Call for Joint Fight against Terror
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkmen opposite number Raşid Meredov has discussed issues of mutual interest in Tehran.
Iran No Longer Needs Turkmenistan’s Natural Gas
An Iranian MP says the country will no longer need to import natural gas from its northern neighbour Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan to Be Fined for Cutting Gas Supply to Iran: Official
Turkmenistan to Be Fined for Cutting Gas Supply to Iran: Official
Iran Slams Turkmenistan for Going Back on Its Word and Cutting Gas Supply
An Iranian energy official denounced Turkmenistan for going back on its word and cutting off gas supplies to Iran abruptly, saying, however, that Iran’s ability to feed the countrywide gas grid remains unaffected by such “immoral” measure by the Ashgabat government.
Turkmenistan Inks Last-Minute Gas Deal with Iran
Turkmenistan managed to avert the loss of one of its only two buyers of natural gas with some desperate, last-gasp negotiations, media reports said.
Turkmen President Underlines Expansion of Ties with Iran
Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhundi arrived in Ashgabat on Monday heading a high ranking politico-economic delegation.
Iranian, Turkmen FMs Discuss Closer ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkmen counterpart, in a meeting here in Tehran on Saturday, explored avenues for promotion of cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
Terrorist crimes have nothing to do with Islam: Leader
The best way for blocking the infiltration of the Takfiri currents, the Leader said, is to bolster genuine Islamic ideologies, which he described as "moderate and sensible."
Iran, Turkmenistan sign 9 memorandums of understanding
The agreements cover cooperation in areas such as health, mail service, media, power transfer, sports, transportation and housing.
Iran, Turkmenistan should use potential to boost ties: Rouhani
President Rouhani has expressed hope that his talks with Turkmen officials during his visit to the Central Asian country would contribute to the promotion of reciprocal ties.
Envoy dismisses report that fisherman shot dead by Turkmen police
Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Mohammad Muosa Golpayegani has rejected reports that Turkmen maritime police have recently killed an Iranian fisherman.
Iran eager to broaden ties with neighbors
The Iranian president says that development of ties with neighbors is a top priority of Iran’s foreign policy, adding Tehran is keen to have expanded relations with Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.
Whole region to benefit from Iran-Central Asia rail
President Hassan Rouhani says that the entire region will benefit from the Iran-Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan railway, adding it marks a new beginning for better interaction among regional nations.
Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan are to be linked via rail in a month
Iran’s vice-president for executive affairs says the railway connecting Iran to Central Asia will come on stream in November.
Iran can help develop Turkmen infrastructure: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is ready to offer help to Turkmenistan to develop its infrastructure.
Zarif: Iran heart of region’s trade corridors
Iran’s Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is heart of the trade corridors of the region; could play a pivotal role in goods transit to Central Asia.