Ghalibaf made the remarks in a meeting with the Chairman of the National Assembly of Tajikistan Rustam Emomali in Tehran on Monday.
Pointing to the importance of communication between the parliaments of the Asian countries at the international level, Ghalibaf said that mutual cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan in each of the decision-making centers is important for influencing foreign policy issues, developing economic and cultural relations, which requires strong communication between the two parliaments, friendship groups and also the formation of a joint commission in order to establish the necessary coordination between the parliaments.
Stating that the two nations of Iran and Tajikistan have historical roots, Ghalibaf said that therefore, the development of trade with the priority of the private sector and bilateral relations between governments and companies should be developed.
“Of course, it requires the strengthening of the visa issue and land and air transportation facilities,” he added.
Pointing out that the development of trade relations is one of the requirements for the development of relations between the two countries, the Iranian official said, “We need mutual investments, especially in the field of road and rail transit, with the countries that are on this path, so that we can facilitate economic development by facilitating trade relations.”
The Tajik official, for his part, called for the development of cooperation between Tehran and Dushanbe in different sectors including oil and gas.
“It is necessary to be in constant communication and exchange ideas and information regularly between the relevant bodies to deal with terrorism and smuggling,” he cited.
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