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News ID: 102651
Publish Date : 16 May 2022 - 22:08

Chief of Staff Gen. Baqeri in  Tajikistan

 
 
TEHRAN – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Muhammad Hossein Baqeri on Monday traveled n Tajik capital of Dushanbe where he received a welcome from his counterpart Lt. Gen. Emomali Abdur Rahim Sobirzoda.
Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Dushanbe, the senior Iranian commander said the main purpose of his visit is to strengthen and promote military and defense cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan are located in a geopolitical region and incidents and developments in each of the countries would affect the other,” Major General Baqeri said.
The official touched on Iran’s policy of enhancement of relations with neighbors, saying that during his stay, he would hold meetings with Tajikistan’s political and military officials to ensure security and calm in the two countries.