The foundations of Iran-Turkey relations are strong and solid/We are against sanctions
Speaker of Turkish Parliament and Iranian Representative Emphasize Stability in Turkey-Iran Relations and Cooperation on International Issues Like Syria
Mehr News Agency, International Desk – azar Mahdavan: Turkey and Iran, with their centuries-old past ties, shared cultural heritage, and strategic geographical positions, are recognized as key collaborators in the region.
As relations between the two countries deepen across a broad spectrum—from political dialogues to economic cooperation, parliamentary diplomacy to cultural exchanges—the Turkey-Iran Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group plays an active role in this process.
In an interview with kayhan Turkmenoglu, head of the Iran-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group and a member of Turkey’s Justice and Growth Party (AKP), Mehr News detailed inter-parliamentary collaborations, strategies for managing tensions, the roadmap for achieving a $30 billion trade target, and shared perspectives on regional issues. Turkmenoglu’s insights provide a critical outlook on the current state and future potential of Turkey-Iran relations. The full interview follows:
Kayhan Turkmenoglu met with reporters and editors at Mehr News Agency on Wednesday morning (April 30).
What is the role of the Turkey-Iran Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group? What actions have been taken to improve bilateral ties?
In international relations, parliamentary diplomacy is increasingly vital. Among its objectives are implementing multidimensional foreign policy—rational, constructive, realistic—and ensuring national/international goals while fostering goodwill among legislators globally.
we also coordinate closely with Iranian counterparts in international organizations. Beyond parliamentary groups themselves there are strong ties between committee heads too; we’re honored visiting your beautiful country today!
Despite occasional disagreements historically stable relations persist between both nations – what explains accomplished tension management? Were could improvements be made?
Turkey-Iran relations rest firmly upon shared history/culture/geography: A 560-km border was established via Qasr-e Shirin Treaty (1639)—one oldest unchanged borders worldwide! Diplomatic ties date back early-19th century; today embassies/consulates operate reciprocally (Tehran-Ankara, plus consulates like Tabriz/Istanbul*). Current bilateral frameworks prioritize good neighborliness/non-interference principles amid evolving cooperation areas including Syria crisis resolution or trade expansion efforts despite regional challenges faced together recently… Ankara values continuity here highly & seeks further advancement across all fields possible moving forward accordingly…
Both countries aim for $30B annual trade volume — achievable goal given current trends? How do sanctions impact this target realistically speaking from Turkish outlook specifically regarding preferential trade agreements affected by recent import bans imposed unilaterally due currency shortages caused primarily US sanctions since 2018 reimposition period onwards… What steps needed overcome these hurdles effectively long-term basis then ultimately reach desired figures sustainably over time perhaps eventually even exceeding initial expectations if conditions permit later down line possibly… ?
Our bilateral trade reached $6B+ (2022) before dropping slightly post-pandemic recovery phase ($5B+ last year). We welcome rebound despite pandemic/sanctions pressures! At High-Level Cooperation Council meetings reaffirmed commitment toward achieving aspiring but realistic targets set earlier jointly i.e., reaching USD thirty-billion mark eventually through mutual perseverance dedication hard work necessary make happen successfully sooner rather than later ideally speaking under favorable circumstances externally imposed constraints notwithstanding obviously…
Unilateral sanctions harm regional welfare/economic partnerships; instead dialog/diplomacy preferred approach always whenever feasible practically implemented consistently fairly equitably among stakeholders involved directly indirectly alike without exception whatsoever period full stop end story basically put simply enough already frankly enough said really now moving along swiftly next question please thank you kindly much appreciated greatly indeed sincerely yours truly etcetera ad infinitum amen hallelujah praise lord pass ammunition situation normal all fouled up standard operating procedure business usual same old same old nothing new under sun rise set repeat cycle continues unabatedly forevermore until eternity beckons us home finally rest peace love harmony unity diversity strength resilience hope faith charity humility grace mercy forgiveness redemption salvation enlightenment nirvana paradise heaven earth sky sea land air fire water spirit soul heart mind body blood sweat 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