Receiving Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, President's Special Envoy for the Caspian Sea Mohammad Mehdi Akhundzade in Ashgabat, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammadov stressed "the need for a coordinated, mutually acceptable decision on the status of unique basin," Turkmen government said on Tuesday. Berdimuhammadov noted the high level of the Turkmen-Iranian relations, which have been rapidly developed in recent years. He said "like all other partners, Turkmenistan is interested so that the Caspian region developed in an atmosphere of peace and stability." At the same time, "the need for a coordinated, mutually acceptable decision on the status of the common unique basin" was stressed.

In recent years, as is known, certain successes were achieved in the negotiations on the Caspian agenda, Berdimuhammadov said emphasizing "the importance of continuing consultations for further approximation between the Caspian states and the rapid resolution of all issues related to the legal status of the Caspian Sea, which meets long-term interests of five neighboring states".

Turkmenistan stands for constructive dialogue in the zone of the Caspian basin.
"Steadily realizing a foreign-policy course based on the principles of wide international cooperation, balance of national and common interests, independent neutral Turkmenistan stands for constructive dialogue in the zone of the Caspian basin, enhancing effective partnership both bilaterally and multilaterally," Berdimuhammadov said, expressing confidence that "the strengthening of relations between the littoral states will be an important factor in achieving sustainable development throughout the region."
Iran's senior official conveyed greetings of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who expressed "Iranian side's strong interest in further enhancing of interstate dialogue". /Trend/