Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country supports the expansion of cooperation among the Caspian Sea littoral states to protect mutual interest and the environment. Pezeshkian made the remark on Monday in a phone call with Turkmenistan’s National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. The Iranian president said that his country seeks peace and friendship in all parts of the world, and welcomes cooperation with Turkmenistan and other countries to realize that goal.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Pezeshkian also expressed Iran’s intention to boost cooperation with Turkmenistan in various sectors. He mentioned that the Joint Economic Cooperation Commission would play a significant role in expanding bilateral ties. During the phone call, Berdimuhamedow congratulated Pezeshkian on the 46th anniversary of the victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, which fell on Monday.

Berdimuhamedow emphasized the importance of expanding economic cooperation with Iran, particularly in transportation, energy, and gas swap sectors. He also expressed Turkmenistan’s interest in broader cooperation with Iran in the fields of art and culture, citing the shared cultural background between the two nations.