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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to make an official trip to Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan in the coming days. According to Iran’s MNA news agency, the announcement was made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.
The upcoming visit was presented as part of Tehran’s active diplomatic agenda in the region. Alongside comments on the planned trips to Ashgabat and Astana, Baghaei highlighted ongoing consultations with Azerbaijan and future meetings with high-ranking officials from Russia and Belarus.
This diplomatic activity demonstrates Iran’s intention to strengthen ties with its neighbors in the Caspian basin and Central Asia.
Although the purpose of the Ashgabat visit has not been formally disclosed, it is expected that President Pezeshkian's trip may coincide with a major international event. Turkmenistan’s capital will soon host the International Forum for Peace and Trust, which could serve as a potential venue for discussions.
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