Iran, Turkmenistan hold joint commission in Ashgabat
Tehran (ISNA) – The 15th joint consular, border and customs commission of Iran and Turkmenistan was held on February 6 in Ashgabat headed by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranians’ Affairs Alireza Bikdeli and Turkmen Deputy Foreign Minister Vepa Hajiyev.
The two sides discussed and exchanged views on consular affairs including visas, inmates, cooperation between law enforcements and legal, border as well as customs cooperation.
At the end of the meeting, the heads of the two delegations also signed the Memorandum of Understanding of the 15th joint consular, border and customs commission.
Meanwhile, the Iranian deputy foreign minister for consular, parliamentary and Iranians’ affairs held a meeting with the Turkmen foreign minister, talking about bilateral and consular issues.
During the meeting, both sides expressed interest in improvement of bilateral ties and touched on the cultural commonalities of the two countries as a key yardstick in the relations between the two nations.
During the trip to Ashgabat, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranians’ Affairs Alireza Bikdeli also visited Bajgiran border market, office of the Iranian cultural attaché in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan memorial museum, the Iran Khodro Company’s dealership and Bank Saderat Iran’s branch in Turkmenistan.
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source: en.isna.ir
