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Iran, Tajikistan presidents oversee signing of 23 MoUs to boost ties

Thursday, 16 January 2025 9:47 AM [ Last Update: Thursday, 16 January 2025 10:18 AM ]

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) meets with his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Rahmon, in Tajikistan's capital of Dushanbe on January 16, 2025. (Photo by president.ir)

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Rahmon, express hope for the reinforcement of relations between the two Persian-speaking countries, as they oversee the signing of almost two dozen memoranda of understanding (MoUs).

Pezeshkian met Rahmon on Thursday in Tajikistan's capital of Dushanbe, where Iranian and Tajik officials put their signatures on 23 documents on cooperation in the fields of politics, economy, culture, society, education, transportation, customs services, trade, health, veterinary, electronic systems, technology, as well as ties between the two countries' police forces.

In talks after the meeting, Pezeshkian hoped that the implementation of the MoUs would result in serious steps towards enhancing cooperation swiftly.

He also noted that the common Persian language, and historical and civilizational bonds between Iran and Tajikistan demonstrate the depth of their friendship.

"Tajikistan is one of our strategic partners in the region and there are deep neighborly relations between our countries," he added.

The Iranian chief executive further called for removing hurdles in the way of developing Tehran-Dushanbe ties, emphasizing that the two sides can mediate the resolution of problems gripping the region.

Rahmon, for his part, hailed commonalities between the two countries, saying Pezeshkian's visit provides a good opportunity for bolstering relations in all sectors.

Additionally on Thursday, President Pezeshkian visited an exhibition of medical achievements and equipment at the Avicenna Tajik State Medical University (ATSMU).

He was awarded an honorary diploma as well as an honorary professorship at the ATSMU, the largest medical university in Tajikistan.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) and his delegation attend a meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Tajikistan's capital of Dushanbe on January 16, 2025. (Photo by president.ir)

The Iranian president arrived in Tajikistan on Wednesday night for a two-day visit. Afterward, he will travel to Russia, where he is set to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin and sign a comprehensive strategic partnership pact.

Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnaser Hemmati, who is accompanying Pezeshkian during the visit, met with his Tajik counterpart on Thursday.

In an X post, he said the volume of trade between Iran and Tajikistan has increased by 50 percent in one year, demonstrating the high potential for both states to strengthen economic and tourism relations.

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