The 16th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian Commission on Consular, Border and Customs Issues was held on Tuesday, February 27, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Akhmed Gurbanov, and the Iranian delegation by Deputy Foreign Minister Alireza Bikdeli. The commission included heads and representatives of relevant departments of the two countries.

The parties discussed the progress in implementing the agreements reached at the previous meeting of the intergovernmental commission, held in Ashgabat in February 2023. The delegations exchanged views on the current state and prospects of bilateral relations, agreeing on the need for strict implementation of all agreements reached.

The IGC meeting was held in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and, as a result, a final protocol was signed, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan summarized.

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