On April 15, 2025, a meeting took place in Dushanbe between the Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, Zavkizoda Zavki Amin, and the First Deputy President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Najafi Khushrudi.
Zavkizoda Z. A. noted that the meetings and discussions between the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pizishkian, during the state visit on January 15-17, 2025, provided a significant boost to the development of comprehensive and mutually beneficial relations between the two countries.
He also emphasized that the successful implementation of the long-term economic and trade cooperation program between the Governments of Tajikistan and Iran for 2022-2030 has created favorable conditions for expanding bilateral trade.
Zavkizoda Z. A. pointed out that as a result of the implementation of directives from the leaders of both countries, and mutually beneficial cooperation, bilateral foreign trade turnover reached $378 million in 2024, an increase of 1.5 times compared to 2023. In the first quarter of 2025, the foreign trade turnover between the two countries reached $111 million, marking a 42.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
It was also noted that Tajikistan has vast potential for establishing joint industrial enterprises in areas such as construction materials production, chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, textiles, agricultural processing, and more. The use of relatively cheap labor and green energy further contributes to the competitiveness of environmentally friendly products.
Ali Najafi Khushrudi expressed particular interest in the development of bilateral cooperation, emphasizing the readiness to utilize transit corridors, organize exhibitions, and involve the private sector, attract foreign direct investments, and promote tourism.
The meeting took place in an atmosphere of mutual understanding, with both sides expressing their readiness to fully utilize available opportunities and implement joint industrial, trade, and investment projects.
