Putin stated that he is ready to support Iran to resolve the conflict in the region

Putin met with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian in the Avaza region near Turkmenbashi city of Turkmenistan.

Speaking during the part of the meeting open to the press, Putin stated that the situation in the region was the most important agenda item and said, "We know that Iran is making serious efforts to end the conflict that did not start due to its own fault and is offering new suggestions to solve the problem by peaceful means. We are ready to do everything we can to help solve the situation." he said.

Stating that relations between Russia and Iran have developed positively, Putin stated that the agreement signed between the two countries last year forms the basis of cooperation.

Putin noted that the trade volume between the two countries increased by over 21 percent last year and this trend continued in the 7 months of this year.

Explaining that cooperation in human fields has also strengthened, Putin stated that many joint events were organized in Russia and Iran.