The parties discussed the main vectors of bilateral cooperation in the trade and economic sectors.
On June 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Mukhriddin held talks with Minister of Energy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Reza Ardakanian. The parties addressed a wide variety of issues related to the intensification of interstate relations, the press office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan reports.
The officials highlighted the importance of expanding the capacity of partnerships in the political sphere. The parties expressed interest in boosting trade and economic relations. Special attention was paid to the activities of the inter-parliamentary friendship groups. The emphasis was also placed on the importance of cooperation within international and regional organisations.
Ardakanian arrived in Dushanbe leading the government delegation to participate in the 14th meeting of the joint commission on partnerships in the economic sphere.
Iran has taken an active role in the implementation of the two large-scale projects in the Republic of Tajikistan: the Istiklol tunnel and the Sangtuda-2 power station. On June 8, the countries signed a memorandum of understanding.
