{"id":26311,"date":"2025-02-17T21:22:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.hamsonews.com\/tehran-dushanbe-to-push-for-stronger-trade-and-investment-iran-vp\/"},"modified":"2025-02-17T21:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:52:24","slug":"tehran-dushanbe-to-push-for-stronger-trade-and-investment-iran-vp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsonews.com\/en\/tehran-dushanbe-to-push-for-stronger-trade-and-investment-iran-vp\/","title":{"rendered":"Tehran, Dushanbe to push for stronger trade and investment: Iran VP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en.hamsonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5384343.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"summary\">TEHRAN \u2013 Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran\u2019s First Vice President, highlighted insightful bilateral negotiations with Tajikistan\u2019s Prime Minister, Kohir Rasulzoda, during a joint press conference in Tehran on Monday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Aref highlighted the significance of Rasulzoda\u2019s visit, which includes participation in the Caspian Economic Forum and high-level bilateral discussions. Tajikistan is attending the forum as a special guest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Speaking at the press conference, Aref stated, \u201cWe had productive bilateral negotiations today. Political relations between Iran and Tajikistan are at their strongest. The visit of our president to Tajikistan was a memorable event, warmly received by the Tajik government.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">He further emphasized that the two nations\u2019 comprehensive development strategy, established during that visit, has now entered the implementation phase. \u201cWe believe that our economies can complement each other, allowing us to meet mutual needs,\u201d Aref added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Aref also stressed the importance of private sector participation, announcing that both governments have agreed to facilitate private sector activities. \u201cThe removal of visa requirements will boost travel and enhance private sector engagement. We are committed to continued cooperation in engineering and technical services,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Additionally, Aref revealed that the Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation is working on a strategic plan to significantly increase trade and economic relations. \u201cIt was also agreed that joint tourism initiatives will be a priority,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">For his part, Prime Minister Rasulzoda described the discussions as cordial and constructive. \u201cThe Iranian president\u2019s visit to Tajikistan marked the start of a new phase in our bilateral relations. The agreements signed will lead to expanded cooperation in trade, culture, and other key areas,\u201d he said. He also expressed Tajikistan\u2019s interest in increasing investment opportunities between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Earlier in the day, Aref formally welcomed Rasulzoda at an official ceremony held at the Sa\u2019dabad Complex. The Tajik prime minister traveled to Tehran to attend the Caspian Economic Forum, which commenced today with participation from Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan.\u00a0<br \/> \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tehrantimes.com\/news\/509892\/Tehran-Dushanbe-to-push-for-stronger-trade-and-investment-Iran\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEHRAN \u2013 Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran\u2019s First Vice President, highlighted insightful bilateral negotiations with Tajikistan\u2019s Prime Minister, Kohir Rasulzoda, during a joint press conference in Tehran on Monday. Aref highlighted the significance of Rasulzoda\u2019s visit, which includes participation in the Caspian Economic Forum and high-level bilateral discussions. 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