Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Turkmenistan to attend the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of State meeting. As part of his visit, Putin met with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. During the meeting, the current state of bilateral relations between Russia and Turkmenistan and topics regarding their development were discussed. A statement from the Kremlin noted that the rapidly developing relations between the two countries were on the meeting's agenda.
"We are ready to do everything within our power to contribute to the resolution of the war"
Putin also met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of his contacts in Turkmenistan. Reports in the Iranian press noted that the progress made in bilateral relations was evaluated during the meeting, and topics regarding the strengthening of economic and strategic cooperation in key sectors, primarily energy, agriculture, transport, and trade, were discussed. Putin and Pezeshkian emphasized the need to accelerate the process for finalizing and completing joint projects, while reaffirming their determination to expand comprehensive cooperation in line with the national interests of both countries.
According to reports in the Russian press, Putin also said during the meeting that they are "ready to do everything in their power" to help end the conflicts in the Middle East. Putin stated, "We are ready to do everything within our power to contribute to the resolution of this situation." Putin also noted that Iran is making "genuine efforts" to end the war that the US and Israel started on February 28.
News Source: İHA
