TEHRAN - Iran and Tajikistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in in the field of geomatics.

The MOU was signed by the Director General of the National Cartographic Center of Iran (NCC) Ali Javidaneh and the Chairman of the State Committee for Land Management and Geodesy of Tajikistan.

According to Javidaneh, the MOU is a turning point in enhancing cooperation between the two countries.   

The Tajik official also termed the expansion of bilateral cooperation by implementing the agreement as an important step in solidifying and strengthening the bilateral relations, Mehr news agency reported.

Khojazoda Orif Ashuri added that the two countries enjoy high potential and capabilities to expand their cooperation in the relevant field.

Tajikistan's Ambassador to Iran Nezamoddin Zohidi, who attended the signing ceremony, expressed hope that Iran and Tajikistan would witness accelerated bilateral cooperation in the field of geomatic sciences and export of technical and engineering services.

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