Today, First Deputy Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, Shermuhammad Shohiyon, met with Ibrohim Rizoi, Head of the Parliamentary Group of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Asian Parliamentary Assembly, and members of his delegation.
It was noted that relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran are currently at a high political level and, thanks to the continued attention of the leaders of the two countries – the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Masoud Pezeshkian – are steadily developing in various fields.
It was emphasized that particular importance is attached to the development of inter-parliamentary relations as one of the key areas for strengthening bilateral ties. The parliaments of the two countries share close positions on important regional and international issues and have established productive cooperation within international parliamentary organizations, including the Asian Parliamentary Assembly.
Satisfaction was expressed with the significant activities of the Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group between the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Islamic Consultative Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The development of direct inter-parliamentary cooperation, the strengthening of the activities of friendship and cooperation groups with the Islamic Consultative Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the regular holding of meetings and consultations between deputies of the two countries, and the exchange of legislative experience were identified as important areas of cooperation.
Shermuhammad Shohiyon expressed confidence that the friendship and cooperation groups between the parliaments of Tajikistan and Iran could become one of the effective mechanisms for strengthening inter-parliamentary relations and create new opportunities for gaining a deeper understanding of each other’s state and parliamentary practices.
It was noted that significant steps have already been taken in developing inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries. It was emphasized that the time has come to further expand this cooperation. The two sides can strengthen productive cooperation through exchanges of inter-parliamentary delegations, the study of each other’s best practices in legislative processes, and the exchange of information and experience.
