Tehran:Iran and Turkmenistan are seeking to strengthen transport and transit cooperation, bolster regional connectivity, and develop trade ties, according to Iran's ambassador to Turkmenistan.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Ali Mojtaba Rouzbahani, Iran's ambassador to Turkmenistan, stated that both countries are pursuing increased rail and road transit, activation of the China-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran route, and development of the Ashgabat Agreement corridor.

Rouzbahani also highlighted a trilateral protocol signed by Iran, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to develop a corridor linking Central Asia to Europe. He noted that closer economic ties could pave the way for Iran and Turkmenistan to create further diversified regional trade and transit routes.

The ambassador emphasized the potential for broader cooperation in energy, including gas and electricity swaps. He also pointed out the importance of stronger coordination on Afghanistan-related issues, border security, and migration.