TEHRAN- Iran and Tajikistan elevated their bilateral ties with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on parliamentary cooperation in Tehran on Monday.

The MoU, inked in a meeting between Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Tajikistan's Majlisi Milli Chairman Rustam Imomali, aims to foster closer parliamentary relations between the two nations.

Imomali, who arrived in Tehran on Monday morning, was warmly welcomed by Mojtaba Zolnour, the head of Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.

Zolnour expressed optimism that the visit would mark a new chapter in the expanding relationship between Iran and Tajikistan. He noted that the two nations share a rich history and cultural heritage, creating fertile ground for further cooperation.

"Tehran possesses ample capacities and diverse needs, and we share a lot in common with Tajikistan," Zolnour stated. "Business interactions have improved over the past two years, but there is still ample room for growth, particularly considering the potential for increased land trade."

Imomali, for his part, emphasized the importance of preserving the common Persian cultural heritage of the two states. "We must safeguard this heritage, ensuring that it remains within our grasp and is not distorted by others," he remarked.

Imomali's visit to Tehran, undertaken at the invitation of Ghalibaf, marked the commencement of a two-day agenda aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties.