Turkmenistan is considering the possibility of increasing the volume of natural gas transit through Iran as part of the strategy to diversify export routes. This was announced by Turkmen Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov at the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian Commission on Economic Cooperation, IIC reported.

According to the Foreign Affairs Minister, Ashgabat is also interested in attracting Iranian investments for the implementation of projects in the petrochemical industry. Such interaction, according to the Turkmen side, contributes to more efficient use of natural gas.

During the meeting, the sides discussed topical issues of bilateral interaction, including the development of cooperation in trade and economic, energy and transport spheres.