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Iran’s Golestan seeks direct flight to Tajikistan to boost trade ties

Iran’s Golestan province is seeking to establish a direct flight between Gorgan and Dushanbe to facilitate business travel and strengthen economic ties with Tajikistan, the head of the Gorgan Chamber of Commerce said.

Hamid Yousefi said a recent trade delegation from Golestan to Tajikistan included the provincial governor, three members of parliament and about 45 private-sector representatives from industries including food, agriculture, construction, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, dairy, fisheries and water-supply equipment. During the visit, the delegation held talks with Tajikistan’s transport and industry ministers, a deputy agriculture minister and a deputy tourism minister on trade, investment and economic cooperation. Business-to-business meetings were also held between Iranian and Tajik companies, while agreements were signed at both provincial and private-sector levels, he said. Yousefi said trade between Iran and Tajikistan had increased about fivefold over the past two years, highlighting the potential for further cooperation in agriculture, water, investment and commerce. He said the proposed Gorgan-Dushanbe route was raised with Tajikistan’s transport minister and received a positive response. Golestan is ready to cooperate on launching the route and could use Iranian airlines, he said. A direct flight would reduce travel time and
Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture

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