Secretary of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Economic Cooperation Commission Mohammad Vali Alaeddini announced a $500 million target for trade between the two countries under joint cooperation frameworks.In an interview with ISNA, Alaeddini stated, “The 17th meeting of the Joint Economic Commission of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan commenced on Monday, coinciding with Shiraz Day, in this metropolis,” ISNA reported.The head of the International Affairs Center at the Ministry of Energy described the meeting’s purpose as “expanding joint economic, cultural, social, and tourism cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan.”Alaeddini referenced President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Tajikistan, adding, “During this trip, 23 cooperation documents were signed between the two nations, with a target to increase our economic exchanges with Tajikistan to $500 million.”The official emphasized, “Iran possesses exceptional capabilities in technical and engineering services, manufacturing, and equipment — particularly in water, electricity, roads, oil and gas, petrochemicals, knowledge-based industries, and healthcare. We can leverage these capacities to deepen bilateral collaboration.” (ICE TEHERAN)

Fonte notizia: IRAN DAILY