Iran and Tajikistan Ink Long-Term Energy Deal Amid Global Crisis
Iran and Tajikistan are poised to sign a long-term energy agreement, paving the way for increased trade between the two countries. The deal, which is expected to boost bilateral trade by over 800,000 metric tons, will cover petroleum product exports and crude oil supplies to Tajikistan's refineries.
According to Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, the agreement has been finalized after weeks of negotiations between officials from Tehran and Dushanbe. The deal aims to address Tajikistan's energy challenges amid the global energy crisis by exporting Iran's surplus petroleum products.
Juma, Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, praised Iran's 'goodwill' in facilitating the agreement, while Ibrohim, the country's Transport Minister, noted that the current trade volume between the two countries is approximately 800,000 tons. He added that this figure is expected to increase significantly once the working groups begin their mission.
The agreement is seen as a significant step towards strengthening economic ties between Iran and Tajikistan, which have been growing in recent years.