🇮🇷 Masoud Pezeshkian
Pezeshkian to attend CIS summit in Turkmenistan amid regional tensions
What happened
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to attend the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in Turkmenistan, where he will hold talks with Vladimir Putin. The meeting is part of a series of gatherings taking place in Avaza from 7 to 9 October. The CIS meeting is expected to address cooperation within the bloc and regional issues.
Why it matters
The visit provides an opportunity for Iran to strengthen ties with regional countries and for Russia to further engage with Iran amid ongoing tensions with the US. The meeting may also address regional developments and bilateral cooperation between Iran and Russia.
Key facts
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in Turkmenistan.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is also due to attend the summit.
- The meeting is scheduled for 9 October in the Avaza National Tourist Zone.
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