DUSHANBE (Dispatches) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to enhancing strategic relations with Tajikistan during a high-level meeting with President Emomali Rahmon here on Wednesday.
Araghchi, who arrived in the Tajik capital earlier in the day for a one-day visit, said Iran seeks to leverage its historical, cultural, and linguistic commonalities with Tajikistan to boost cooperation across diplomatic, economic, and educational sectors.
Highlighting the deep civilizational bonds between the two nations, the Iranian foreign minister noted that the Islamic Republic regards these shared values as a strong foundation for developing bilateral ties.
“In line with our longstanding cultural and historical ties, Iran is determined to expand collaboration with Tajikistan in all areas of mutual interest,” Araqchi stated during the meeting, conveying greetings from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian to the Tajik leadership and people.
President Rahmon, for his part, described relations between Tehran and Dushanbe as “special” and grounded in centuries of shared identity and friendship. He stressed the importance of expanding cooperation amid evolving regional dynamics.
The two sides also discussed key regional developments, including the situation in Central Asia, the Caucasus, Afghanistan, and West Asia. Araghchi emphasized Iran’s support for stability and regional cooperation based on mutual respect and sovereign equality.
Ismaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, accompanied the foreign minister on the visit and described the trip as part of Tehran’s broader strategy to strengthen regional partnerships.
“This morning, alongside Foreign Minister Araghchi, we arrived in Dushanbe, the land of our kindred people — bound to us by deep ethnic, linguistic, and cultural ties,” Bagjaei said on social media.
Iran and Tajikistan have witnessed steady improvement in bilateral ties in recent years, with both nations emphasizing a shared interest in fostering regional peace and sustainable development.