Mohammad Reza Aref, in a meeting with Emomali Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan, emphasized the need to utilize historical, cultural, and linguistic commonalities to enhance the relations between the two countries. Aref, appreciating the sympathetic positions of the Tajik government and people towards Iran during the Ramadan War, referred to the deep civilizational ties between Iran and Tajikistan.
Formation of a Joint Committee on Persian Language and Literature
The First Vice President of Iran stated that the establishment of a high joint committee on language, literature, culture, and Persian civilization could help preserve and protect the shared heritage of the two countries. In this meeting, Aref and Rahmon emphasized the creation of a union of Persian-speaking countries and regions, the establishment of centers to commemorate Nowruz, the launch of an Aryan civilization center, and the revival of the Niyakan alphabet in Tajikistan.
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Growth of Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation
Aref further pointed to the 50% growth in the volume of bilateral trade between Iran and Tajikistan compared to last year, stating: "Despite obstacles, including the imposed war against Iran, we are witnessing this increase." He added that the potential for cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan is far beyond the current level and that existing opportunities should be utilized to develop economic and trade relations.
The First Vice President also emphasized the necessity of developing scientific, technological, cultural, and tourism cooperation and announced Iran's readiness to collaborate in oil and gas exploration activities, petrochemical industries, and the export of oil and gas products. Aref evaluated Rahmon's proposed plan for creating an energy corridor from South Pars to Afghanistan and Tajikistan as positive and constructive.
Utilizing the Capacities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Aref, referring to the capacities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, considered this organization an important opportunity to link regional security and stability with economic development. He added: "Iran and Tajikistan can have closer cooperation within this organization in the areas of transit corridors, border security, and combating terrorism and drug trafficking."
In this meeting, there was also an emphasis on operationalizing the joint technology center of Iran and Tajikistan and utilizing scientific and technological capacities to develop bilateral relations. Aref stated that it is necessary to strengthen the cooperation of the two countries in the international arena and emphasized the preservation of Iranian culture and civilization and the shared heritage of Persian speakers.
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