Why it matters:
For Tajikistan, closer cooperation with Iran provides access to energy, infrastructure investment, and cultural exchange. As a landlocked nation, boosting connectivity through Iran’s transit corridors enhances regional integration. The partnership also strengthens Tajikistan’s role within the SCO and supports its broader goals of economic diversification and geopolitical balance.
The big picture:
The Tehran-Dushanbe alignment reflects a broader SCO trend: member states are leveraging shared history and geography to build alternatives to Western-led systems. As the bloc expands, bilateral ties like this one help reinforce a Eurasian framework rooted in mutual benefit, connectivity, and regional stability—key pillars of the emerging multipolar global order.
What they're saying:
“The shared past of Iran and Tajikistan is a significant legacy that must be preserved for future generations,” Pezeshkian said, emphasizing that bilateral ties have consistently grown in recent years.
He noted progress across key sectors, including transit, trade, tourism, science, and cultural exchange, describing the relationship as “positive and expanding.”
President Rahmon reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in economic and investment sectors, and condemned military actions by Israel and the United States.
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