live U.S.-Iran standoff continues as Hormuz shipping and diplomacy remain uncertain
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to res...
Regional cooperation on Power, Culture and Logistics formed a crucial part of trilateral talks between Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in Turkmenbashi on Friday.
In a press statement released after the trilateral meeting, the Chairman of Halk Maslakhaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov termed the event “of historic importance for multilateral relations.
He said that all parties present discussed various aspects of cooperation, strengthening multilateral interaction, in particular in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan in his statement, congratulated President Ilham Heydarovich Aliyev, and the fraternal people of Azerbaijan on the historic event being the signing of the Joint Declaration with Armenia in Washington
While President Aliyev reiterated the regional focus on transport, transit, logistics, power industry, oil, gas sectors and cultural relations adding that instructions have been given to relevant agencies to begin drawing up preliminary plans.
Official welcome for Ilham Aliyev at Turkmenbashi Airport
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev is on a working visit to Turkmenistan with a view to strengthen ties and boosting regional cooperation with the central Asian country.
President Aliyev arrived was received with a guard of honour following his arrival at the Turkmenbashi Airport on Friday 22 August.
His visit featured a one on one meeting with Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, focusing on strengthening ties and advancing regional cooperation.
Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with Chairman of Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Turkmenbashi on 22 August.
During the meeting, Berdimuhamedov welcomed President Aliyev, highlighting the close ties between the two nations and the importance of their regional partnership. He noted that the upcoming trilateral meeting between Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan would further enhance cooperation across cultural and other sectors.
President Aliyev expressed gratitude for the invitation and warm reception, recalling their recent meetings in Baku, Fuzuli, and Shusha. He praised the development of the city of Avaza and emphasised the enduring friendship between the peoples of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. Aliyev also underlined the value of the planned trilateral discussions, citing shared history, culture, language, and religion as strong foundations for deeper collaboration.

Ilham Aliyev and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov hold extended talks
An expanded meeting was held between President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on 22 August in the city of Turkmenbashi, focusing on key areas of cooperation and regional collaboration.

High-level meeting of Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan begins in Turkmenbashi
A high-level meeting began in the city of Turkmenbashi with the participation of Turkmenistan, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev posed for a joint photograph before the discussions commenced.

Ceremony of signing documents in Turkmenbashi
A document signing ceremony was held in the city of Turkmenbashi with the participation of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Joint press statement on meeting outcomes
In Turkmenbashi, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a joint press statement outlining the outcomes of the high-level meeting between the three countries.

Ilham Aliyev presented with Akhal-Teke horse
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev viewed Akhal-Teke horses and a performance by Turkmenistan’s national “Galkynysh” equestrian group in the city of Turkmenbashi.
At the conclusion of the event, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on behalf of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Turkmen people, presented Ilham Aliyev with an Akhal-Teke horse named “Taus.”
The collective-defence agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signals that regional powers no longer want to rely solely on external security guarantees. Whether it becomes a stabilising deterrent or another axis of rivalry remains unresolved.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, according to the latest data, as uncertainty over the waterway’s reopening kept most shipowners away. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down from nine the day before and below the 10-day daily average of 11.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
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