Leader Berdimuhamedov expresses desire to expand bilateral ties ahead of opening of permanent Israeli diplomatic mission in Ashgabat, miles from Iranian border

Foreign minister touts strategic importance of ties with authoritarian regime in key location, as he looks to shore up alliances with Iran-adjacent states

Top diplomat looks to accelerate growing bilateral ties with Baku, which shares a border with Iran and supplies over 30% of Israel's oil

FM to become first Israeli minister in nearly 30 years to visit the closed central Asian dictatorship, an oil-rich state on Iranian border

Israel's top diplomat to meet Baku's president, ministers in 3-day visit, alongside business delegation; before takeoff, he says aim is 'unified front in face of joint challenges'