Dushanbe, October 20, 2026 – The Europe Today: President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon met with First Vice President of Iran Mohammad Reza Aref at the Palace of the Nation in Dushanbe on Monday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors.
Aref is visiting Tajikistan to participate in a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states being held in Dushanbe.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed a broad range of issues related to Tajikistan-Iran cooperation, including collaboration within the framework of the SCO.
President Rahmon emphasised the importance Tajikistan attaches to Iran’s participation in the activities of the regional organisation. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the continued development of bilateral relations and sustained political dialogue at the highest and senior levels.
Particular attention was given to expanding trade and economic cooperation, especially in transport, energy, industry, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and other priority sectors.
The discussions also focused on broadening the range of goods and products exchanged between the two countries and promoting joint production initiatives to strengthen economic ties and create new opportunities for bilateral trade.
Both sides underscored the importance of further developing cultural and humanitarian cooperation, recognising its role in strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of Tajikistan and Iran.
The meeting also addressed selected issues on the regional and international agenda, reflecting the two countries’ shared interest in maintaining dialogue and strengthening cooperation on matters of mutual concern.
