Tajikistan

2025-01-19 17:59

Minister hails Tajikistan’s enduring love for Iran and Persian language

TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said he feels proud of the Tajik people’s unwavering love for Iran and the Persian language.

2025-01-15 22:47

Tajikistan welcomes Pezeshkian for high-ranking visit

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on Wednesday night to begin his official visit to the central Asian country.

2025-01-15 17:52

Tehran, Dushanbe discuss cultural and economic synergies

TEHRAN - In an economic forum between Iran and Tajikistan on Wednesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts emphasized the profound cultural and historical ties between the two nations and called for strengthening tourism and economic cooperation to enhance bilateral relations.

2025-01-15 17:48

Iran plans to boost tourism ties with Tajikistan

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced extensive plans to strengthen ties with Tajikistan in tourism, trade, and cultural collaboration.

2025-01-08 17:09

FM meets with new envoy to Tajikistan ahead of Pezeshkian's visit to Dushanbe

TEHRAN – Alireza Haqiqian, Iran’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, held a meeting with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming visit to Tajikistan.

2025-01-04 22:20

Iranian president to visit Tajikistan in January, informed source confirms

TEHRAN – Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is set to visit Tajikistan in January for high-level discussions aimed at bolstering relations between the two nations, an informed source within Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday.

2025-01-01 17:28

Tehran, Dushanbe discuss enhanced tourism, cultural collaboration

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, met with Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Nizomiddin Zohidi, on Tuesday at the ministry’s headquarters in Tehran to discuss strengthening ties in tourism and cultural cooperation.

Teheran, Dushanbe foster co-op in agricultural biotech, molecular genetics

2025-01-01 15:29

Tehran, Dushanbe foster co-op in agricultural biotech, molecular genetics

TEHRAN –Iranian and Tajik officials have agreed to boost scientific collaboration in different fields, including agricultural biotechnology and molecular genetics.

2024-12-30 15:15

Tehran to enhance relations with Ankara, Dushanbe in education sector

TEHRAN –Holding separate sessions with ambassadors of Turkey and Tajikistan to Tehran on Sunday, Education Minister Alireza Kazemi explored avenues to expand educational cooperation between Iran and the two other countries.

Yalda Night: a celebration of light and togetherness

2024-12-18 16:49

By Afshin Majlesi

Yalda Night: a celebration of light and togetherness

Once again, Yalda Night is approaching as a celebration of warmth, love, and togetherness cherished by all devotees of the Persian culture.

UNESCO recognizes ceremony of Mehrgan as shared intangible cultural heritage of Iran, Tajikistan

2024-12-04 23:29

Persian ceremony of Mehrgan gains UNESCO label

TEHRAN - The ancient festival of Mehrgan, celebrated in Iran and Tajikistan, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

2024-12-02 17:48

Shiraz, Dushanbe named sister cities

TEHRAN - A sisterhood agreement aimed at enhancing tourism exchange between Iran’s ancient city of Shiraz, and Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, has been signed during a ceremony attended by cultural, tourism, and municipal officials from both sides.

2024-12-01 16:50

Iranian delegation attends Tajikistan’s ICT conference

TEHRAN –An Iranian delegation, representing the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT), has participated in the first conference of innovation and digital technologies of Tajikistan, providing detailed information on Iran’s accomplishments and projects in the ICT sector.

2024-11-25 16:00

Iranian delegate to attend Digital Tajikistan intl. Plus Forum

TEHRAN – A delegation of knowledge-based firms will participate in the first conference of innovation and digital technologies of Tajikistan, known as Digital Tajikistan intl. Plus Forum, which is scheduled to be held on November 25 in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.

2024-10-23 19:50

Tractor defeat Ravshan in 2024/25 AFC Champions League Two

TEHRAN – Tractor football team of Iran defeated Tajikistan’s Ravshan Kulob 3-1 in Group A of the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Two on Wednesday.

2024-10-16 18:01

Tajik envoy highlights shared heritage as key to cementing Tehran-Dushanbe ties

TEHRAN - Tajikistan’s ambassador to Iran, Nizamuddin Zahedi, has said the cultural, linguistic, and historical commonalities between the two nations present valuable opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation.

2024-10-09 22:32

Iran Parliament speaker departs Tehran for Tajikistan

TEHRAN – Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of Iran's Parliament, departed Tehran for Tajikistan on Wednesday, marking a mission aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and addressing pressing regional issues.

2024-10-05 12:45

Tajikistan Submits Iranian director’s “Melody” for 2025 Oscars

TEHRAN- Tajikistan has officially submitted the film "Melody," directed by Iranian filmmaker Behrouz Sebt Rasoul, for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars. This submission represents Tajikistan's first entry in 19 years and stands as its third submission overall.

2024-09-25 19:52

'Iran-Tajikistan ties rooted in deep history’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian underscored the strong historical and kinship ties that underpin Iran-Tajikistan relations, expressing Tehran's commitment to expanding scientific, cultural, economic, and security cooperation with Dushanbe.

2024-09-08 23:06

Iranian parliament speaker urges stronger ties with Tajikistan

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has called for strengthening the relationship between Tehran and Dushanbe, emphasizing the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in various sectors.

2024-09-07 22:08

Iranian president congratulates Tajikistani counterpart on Independence Day

TEHRAN- Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran, has extended his congratulations to Emomali Rahmon, the president of Tajikistan, in a message commemorating the anniversary of Tajikistan's independence.

2024-08-26 19:22

Iran’s visa lift opens tourism gates, yet travel barriers linger

TEHRAN – Iran’s decision to unilaterally eliminate visa requirements for some countries promises to invigorate its tourism industry, yet persistent issues like expensive flights and limited direct connections are hindering the full realization of this potential.