On March 9, 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Serdar Muhammetdurdyyev met with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Turkmenistan, Jassim Mohammed Al-Attar, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan warmly welcomed the Iraqi diplomat and expressed gratitude to the Iraqi side for its decision to open an embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Ashgabat.
They also noted Turkmenistan's readiness to provide all necessary assistance for the full functioning of the diplomatic mission of the brotherly country.
It was noted that the opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Ashgabat will contribute to the further strengthening of bilateral relations in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres.
During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to expand trade and economic ties, including establishing a partnership between the business communities of the two countries. Opportunities for developing cultural and humanitarian ties, including in science, education, sports, and tourism, were also noted.
Diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Iraq were established in 2009.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
