VP Highlights Strengthening Iran-Tajikistan Economic Cooperation Commission for Enhanced Partnership

VP Highlights Strengthening Iran-Tajikistan Economic Cooperation Commission for Enhanced Partnership

Tehran is witnessing a significant push towards enhancing economic cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan, as emphasized by Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref. The emphasis on strengthening the Iran-Tajikistan joint economic cooperation commission is crucial for the strategic development of Tehran-Dushanbe relations.

During a joint press conference held in Tehran with Tajikistan’s Prime Minister, Qohir Rasulzoda, Aref underscored the complementary nature of the economies of both nations. He highlighted several key areas for collaboration:

  • Activation of Private Sectors: Aref called for both countries to engage their private sectors actively.
  • Visa Waiver Agreement: The recent visa waiver agreement has opened avenues for people and businesses from both Iran and Tajikistan.
  • Tourism Development: He urged prioritizing tourism relations between the two nations.

In his address, Rasulzoda reiterated Tajikistan’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Iran. He outlined specific sectors ripe for collaboration, including:

  • Technical engineering services
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Technology
  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Transportation
  • Tourism
  • Utilization of Chabahar and Bandar Abbas ports

Rasulzoda also mentioned the importance of implementing a long-term commercial program by 2030, along with the development of roadmaps for both countries.

In a separate engagement with Azerbaijan Prime Minister Ali Asadov, Aref reiterated the Iranian government’s strategy of fostering comprehensive relations with neighboring countries. He stressed the necessity of:

  1. Preparing a comprehensive strategic plan by the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Commission.
  2. Enhancing trade transactions between the two nations.
  3. Leveraging the private sector’s capacity to boost economic cooperation.

In response, Asadov expressed Azerbaijan’s resolve to strengthen ties with Iran.

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