On the same day, the meeting of the President of Turkmenistan with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took place at the residence of the Supreme Spiritual Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in which President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi also took part.

Warmly and cordially welcoming Head of state Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the Supreme Spiritual Leader of Iran noted with satisfaction the high level of centuries old and actively developing at the present stage of good neighborly interstate relations based on the principles of friendship, brotherhood and mutual respect.

The President of Turkmenistan, on behalf of the Turkmen delegation, expressed sincere gratitude for the cordial welcome and hospitality extended during the official visit to the ancient Iranian land.

Taking the opportunity, the Head of state conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to the Supreme Spiritual Leader of the neighboring country, as well as words of deep gratitude for personal support in strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran from the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Speaking about bilateral cooperation, the interlocutors made a special emphasis on the fact that Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran are not only neighboring states, but are also connected by close family ties.

As part of the exchange of views, the Head of state and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei noted the important role of bilateral relations in ensuring regional stability and security.

During the meeting, the interlocutors confirmed their intention to expand and strengthen the mutually beneficial partnership, which has great potential and broad prospects.

Saying goodbye, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Supreme Spiritual Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed their warmest and most cordial wishes to the Turkmen and Iranian peoples.