Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad arrived in Ashgabat today for his first official visit to the energy-rich Central Asian republic of Turkmenistan. Turkmen officials have said they hope Ahmadinejad's two-day visit contributes to efforts to define the status of the Caspian Sea and its resources. The two sides were also expected to discuss Turkmen exports of natural gas.

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