Presidents of Tajikistan, Iran Discuss Afghanistan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that he had discussed Afghanistan issues with his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon.

In a joint press conference with Emomali Rahmon, he said, "Afghanistan is an important country in our neighbourhood and we consider the growth and stability of this country to be in line with our interests, and it is important for us to maintain the security of the borders."

According to the Iranian president’s office, "Both the presidents discussed many issues, including the issue of Afghanistan.”

The Tajik president’s office also wrote in a statement that Emomali Rahmon and Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised on cooperation in the fight against terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking.

According to a statement issued by the Tajik presidency on Thursday, January 16, the meeting stressed on the need for coordinated cooperation in the region and the world to combat the negative manifestations of terrorism and extremism, drug trafficking, transnational organised crime and cybercrime.

Pezeshkian arrived in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on the evening of Wednesday, January 15. During this visit, 22 documents and memorandums of understanding were signed for joint cooperation.