Bakai: The presence of the Iranian president at the CIAS summit shows the common desire to strengthen relations
๐น Foreign Ministry spokesman in response to the question "In order to strengthen Iran's economic cooperation with the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIAS), what topics were raised at the last meeting of Turkmenistan?" said:
๐น This was the first time that the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran participated as a special guest in the Summit of the Heads of the Independent Commonwealth of Nations. This opportunity was used to present Iran's proposal to hold meetings in the form of "independent states of the Commonwealth of Nations plus one", in the presence of Iran. This proposal is presented in accordance with the efforts of the Islamic Republic of Iran to strengthen relations with the countries of this group.
๐น We have good relations with each of these countries in various fields and we believe that creating such a mechanism and framework can help strengthen cooperation. ๐น The principle of inviting Iran at this level and accepting it by the Islamic Republic of Iran is also significant and shows the joint determination of the leaders of Iran and the independent countries of the Commonwealth of Nations to strengthen relations and cooperation.