Dushanbe: The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighian, has announced that significant cooperation documents in the fields of culture and economy will be signed during the upcoming visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Haghighian highlighted the significance of President Pezeshkian's visit, emphasizing Tajikistan's role as a friendly country with shared language and cultural ties, as well as numerous historical, civilizational, and religious commonalities. This visit underscores Tajikistan's pivotal position in Iran's foreign policy.

Haghighian pointed out that choosing Tajikistan as the destination for the President's first official visit to the Eurasian region reflects the importance of Tajikistan in Iran's foreign policy agenda. He noted that the relationship between the two countries is currently robust across bilateral, regional, and international levels. He believes that this positive trend is expanding and that the visit could further accelerate this development.

The official visit of Pezeshkian is scheduled for January 16, 2025, at the invitation of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. Haghighian stated that significant cooperative agreements in cultural, scientific, economic, and industrial fields are expected to be signed by both parties, coordinated by various agencies from both countries.

During the briefing about the president's upcoming trip, Haghighian emphasized that one of the key objectives is to hold a joint conference focused on trade, investment, and tourism.