The two presidents met on Friday on the sidelines of the Commonwealth of Independent States summit and a Caspian Sea environmental summit in Turkmenistan, where they reviewed the latest developments in bilateral relations.

Pezeshkian and Berdimuhamedov emphasized the broad potential for expanding cooperation and called for accelerating the implementation of previously agreed projects and making better use of mutual opportunities to deepen bilateral ties.

The two sides also discussed regional cooperation and Caspian Sea-related issues, stressing the importance of strengthening collaboration among the littoral states, protecting the sea’s environment and expanding joint engagement in the interests of regional countries.