Iran Thanks Tajikistan for Support, Pezeshkian Tells Rahmon

In a phone conversation on Tuesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon discussed bilateral relations and regional developments. Both leaders welcomed the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) on ending the war between Iran and the US, emphasizing the importance of strengthening peace and stability across the region. They highlighted the need to expand cooperation in economic, trade, tourism, and cultural fields, underlining the significance of deepening ties between Tehran and Dushanbe.

President Pezeshkian, referring to recent regional developments, expressed hope that greater unity among Islamic countries would help prevent destabilizing and aggressive policies in the region and pave the way for sustainable security and peace. He stressed that Iran and Tajikistan share deep historical, cultural, and civilizational bonds, describing bilateral relations as strategic. The Iranian president further noted that Iran is determined to expand cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.

Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for President Rahmon’s goodwill messages and support, voicing optimism that the current positive atmosphere would enhance relations between the two countries. He underscored the importance of continued consultations and reciprocal high-level visits to further elevate the level of bilateral relations between Tehran and Dushanbe.

In response, President Rahmon congratulated Iran on reaching the recent MoU to end the war, describing it as a hopeful development for the peoples of the region. He noted that achieving such an agreement in the current complex international environment was not easy and expressed satisfaction among friends of Iran over this progress. The Tajik president wished lasting peace, stability, and security for the Iranian people and the wider region, reaffirming his country’s readiness to expand practical cooperation in various sectors.

Rahmon also emphasized Tajikistan’s strong interest in further developing relations with Iran and expressed hope that the current positive momentum would open new opportunities for economic cooperation, investment, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges, ultimately deepening the friendly and brotherly ties between Tehran and Dushanbe. According to Mehr News Agency, the call reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.