Iran, Tajikistan ink five economic cooperation documents
Five economic cooperation documents were finalized between Iran and Tajikistan during a meeting held on the sidelines of the 17th Joint Economic Cooperation Summit in Shiraz, Fars Province, on Tuesday.
The agreements encompass various areas, among them the establishment of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Commission and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran’s National Standards Organization and Agency of Standardization as well as cooperation agreements of investment organizations between the two sides.
During the meeting, Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi underscored key elements of the agreements, stating, “The documents signed today aim to expand trade relations in technical services, engineering, and goods. A framework has been established to support Iranian and Tajik businesses and economic actors, which is crucial for deepening bilateral cooperation.”
“The MoU prioritizes active collaboration in the textile industry and facilitates the establishment of joint economic ventures in handicrafts. Additionally, it outlines plans for targeted conferences, seminars, workshops, and educational events to engage businesses and investors from both nations. Strengthening ties and identifying mutual opportunities are foundational steps for future collaboration, particularly in current and upcoming circumstances,” Aliabadi emphasized.
He further noted that the agreements include training programs in cartography, customs, cultural heritage, handicrafts, tourism, agriculture, and water resource management.
“Critical points on continued cooperation in banking, finance, healthcare, labor welfare, urban development, IT, agriculture, technical services in water and electricity, and environmental protection were also outlined — all of which can broaden collaborative prospects,” he added.
As head of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Economic Commission, Aliabadi said, “The MoU enables the dispatch of Iranian technical experts to Tajikistan to assess their needs, ensuring optimal utilization of both countries’ capacities.”
Expressing optimism, the minister concluded, “These agreements and the 17th Joint Economic Summit should pave the way for concrete, actionable steps in future meetings, moving beyond generalities.”
Also during a press conference, Aliabadi noted that over 250 cooperation documents have now been signed between the two nations.
Meanwhile, Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma stated, “Our MoU focuses on shared cultural, economic, and commercial cooperation. Parallel to this summit, experts and officials from both sides held joint sessions to identify and outline avenues for collaboration.”
Juma expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the summit’s committees, expressing hope that, “These meetings lay a robust foundation for consolidating and expanding bilateral cooperation.”
He highlighted mutual benefits in trade, investment, science, health, customs, construction, and culture, calling the agreements “vital for sustaining bilateral ties.”
Closing the session, Juma remarked, “This joint meeting opens new doors for economic, commercial, technical, and cultural cooperation — a step that will undoubtedly yield significant impact.”