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A meeting between Minister Rashid Meredov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Turkmenistan Ali Mojtaba Ruzbehani was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan today, June 14. The main topics of discussion were the situation in the Middle East and issues of bilateral cooperation.

During the conversation, Minister Meredov once again emphasized Turkmenistan's unwavering position. As a permanently neutral state and guided by the principles of the UN Charter, Ashgabat expresses concern about the tension in the region and is categorically against the use of force to resolve any issues.

Iranian Ambassador Ali Mojtaba Ruzbehani, in turn, acquainted the Turkmen side with Tehran's position on the latest events in the Middle East. Both sides agreed on the paramount importance of using exclusively diplomatic means to resolve any contentious issues, which should be carried out in strict accordance with the principles of the UN Charter and generally recognized norms of international law, the Foreign Ministry press release said.

A special moment of the meeting was the Ambassador's deep gratitude to the leadership of Turkmenistan. Gratitude was expressed for the prompt resolution of humanitarian issues. In particular, the Iranian diplomat thanked the Turkmen side for the comprehensive support provided to the official delegation of Iran, which was returning home after a visit to one of the neighboring countries in the region through the territory of Turkmenistan. This gesture by Ashgabat became a vivid example of the practical implementation of humanitarian ideals.

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