Tajikistan, Iran sign several documents on cooperation

DUSHANBE. Nov 9 (Interfax) - Eighteen documents on cooperation between Tajikistan and Iran have been signed following talks between the governmental delegations in the presence of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Iranian President Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi in Dushanbe, the Iranian news agency IRNA reported.

The parties signed documents on cooperation in economy, trade, industry, transport and transit, railroads, and energy. They also signed documents on the creation of a joint free trade zone, customs, cultural and scientific fields, new technologies, sports, and the fight against drugs, the report said.

The Iranian president arrived in Tajikistan November 8 on an official visit. He was welcomed at Dushanbe Airport by Chairman of the lower house of parliament Mahmadtohir Zokirzoda and other officials. As part of the visit program, the Iranian leader will take part in the Forum of Entrepreneurs of Tajikistan and Iran.