Iran and Tajikistan Presidents Pledge to Expand Bilateral Cooperation

In a Tuesday phone conversation to exchange greetings for Eid al-Adha, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon pledged to significantly expand bilateral cooperation across economic, energy, and cultural sectors. The two leaders jointly condemned recent military aggressions by the United States and the Israeli regime against the Islamic Republic as a flagrant violation of international law, according to Iranian Presidency's news service, President.ir.

Describing Eid al-Adha as a symbol of unity and solidarity among Muslim nations, President Pezeshkian expressed hope that the blessings of this Eid would foster peace, tranquility, and solidarity throughout the Islamic world. He also expressed deep gratitude for Tajikistan’s message of sympathy following the recent martyrdom of senior Iranian officials, particularly Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, noting that such gestures underscore the profound historical and fraternal bond shared by the two nations.

The Iranian president emphasized that Tehran is fully prepared to accelerate cooperation with Dushanbe across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on energy, transportation, economic infrastructure, and cultural exchange. For his part, President Rahmon reaffirmed Tajikistan’s support for the Islamic Republic. He explicitly condemned the recent military aggressions against Iran, characterizing them as clear violations of international law. The Tajik president expressed concern over damage to cultural and historical sites in Iran, while describing the ongoing diplomatic negotiations involving the Islamic Republic as promising.

According to Mehr News, the phone call highlighted the strong ties between Iran and Tajikistan, both Persian-speaking nations with deep cultural and historical connections. The leaders' commitment to enhanced cooperation comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts.