During a visit to Tehran, Tajikistan's Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Sharifa Khudobakhsh, met with Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister for International Affairs and Commerce, Ali-Mohammad Mousavi, and Deputy Oil Minister for Refining and Distribution Mohammad-Sadeq Azimifar. The officials reviewed opportunities to enhance cooperation in the trade of crude oil and petroleum products.

The meetings, attended by Tajikistan’s ambassador to Tehran, Nizamuddin Zohidi, focused on existing capacities for expanding commercial and technical collaboration in the energy sector.

A key topic of discussion was the potential for Iran to supply part of Tajikistan’s demand for crude oil and petroleum products.

The two sides also examined opportunities to broaden cooperation among companies operating in supply chains, petroleum product trading and transportation. They emphasized the need for continued consultations to establish practical mechanisms for implementing future agreements.

Citing the cultural affinity between the two nations and the growing ties between Tehran and Dushanbe, both sides described energy cooperation as a strategic area for strengthening economic relations and expanding bilateral trade between Iran and Tajikistan.