Putin and Pezeshkian Met in Turkmenistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan. During the meeting, Russia stated that it supports Iran's initiatives aimed at ending conflicts through peaceful means and is ready to assist.

Critical Summit in Turkmenistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in the Avaza region near the city of Turkmenbashi in Turkmenistan. The latest developments in the region constituted the most important agenda item for the two leaders.

Emphasis on Peaceful Solution

Making statements during the open-to-the-press part of the meeting, Putin stated that Iran is making efforts to end conflicts and resolve problems through diplomatic channels. He emphasized that they are ready to do everything in their power to help resolve the situation.

Increase in Bilateral Trade Volume

Stating that bilateral relations between Russia and Iran continue to develop positively, Putin said that the agreement signed between the two countries last year forms the basis of cooperation. It was reported that the trade volume increased by over 21 percent last year.