ASHGABAT: The leaders of Russia, Turkiye and Iran meet Friday in Turkmenistan, an isolated Central Asian state which is marking 30 years of official neutrality with a rare international summit. The principle of “permanent neutrality” is at the heart of the former Soviet republic’s foreign policy — a doctrine that has contributed to making Turkmenistan one of the world’s most isolated countries. On the guest list are Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with other regional leaders.

The Russian president is expected to take part in a forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Day of Neutrality, and 30th anniversary of the…

There will be a series of bilateral meetings

The forum will be attended by multiple national leaders and heads of international organizations

The Russian President emphasized that this path provides an opportunity and basis for serious work with practically all countries without exception

ASHGABAT: The leaders of Russia, Turkiye and Iran meet Friday in Turkmenistan, an isolated Central Asian state which is marking 30 years of official neutrality with a rare…

The Russian leader is also expected to hold meetings with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan