Iran, Tajikistan discuss boosting economic ties
Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe hosted the 16th meeting of Iran-Tajikistan Joint Economic Committee on December 26 and 27.
Iranian Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian and Tajikistan Energy and Water Resources Minister Daler Juma co-chaired the two countries’ Joint Economic Committee meeting, IRNA reported.
Meanwhile, the first specialized exhibition, “Made in Iran” is being held on the sidelines of this meeting.
The exhibition, aimed at introducing the capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran in basic industries, with the presence of 30 top Iranian companies, is being held in Dushanbe during December 26-29.
Iran and Tajikistan on November 8 signed a joint statement and 18 cooperation documents and memoranda of understanding to deepen bilateral strategic relations.
The joint statement was signed between Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon in Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe.
The documents and MoUs were inked by the Iranian and Tajik ministers in the presence of the two presidents.
The documents pertained to a roadmap for the long-term bilateral trade and economic cooperation until 2030, mutual visa-free access, anti-drug trafficking operations, transportation, crisis management and the establishment of joint free economic zones, as well as inter-city cooperation in various fields.