Category Archives: Tajik-Iranian relations
Iran’s Latest Investment Pledge Raises Questions in Tajikistan
On February 23, Tajikistan’s Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) announced that a group of Iranian companies had agreed to build an industrial town in the country. According to the ministry, the massive project will entail the construction of … Continue reading
Filed under Industry, Tajik-Iranian relations, Tajikistan
Sanctions-Hit Iran to Build an Industrial Town in Tajikistan?
It has become something of a custom for authorities in Tajikistan to announce major investment deals which are unlikely to materialize. Apparently, the latest agreement with Iran announced this week by Tajikistan’s Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) belongs … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Industry, Tajik-Iranian relations, Tajikistan
Tajik-Iranian Ties Flourish (Part II)
Iran’s recent economic expansion in Tajikistan appears to be part of Tehran’s broader strategy to strengthen its influence in the country. In addition to pledging to invest more in the Tajik economy, Tehran has reiterated its calls for Dushanbe to … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Foreign affairs, Health, Tajik-Iranian relations, Tajikistan
Tajik-Iranian Ties Flourish (Part I)
Iran has steadily expanded its economic position in Tajikistan since the start of 2011. In February, a private Iranian company signed an agreement with the Tajik Ministry of Energy and Industry (MEI), pledging to build a large cement plant in … Continue reading
Filed under Energy, Foreign affairs, Tajik-Iranian relations, Tajikistan
Tajikistan and Iran: Is Dushanbe Distancing Itself from Cultural Cousin? (EurasiaNet.org)
An interesting article, which was originally published by EurasiaNet.org on March 7, 2011, looks at Tajikistan’s relations with Iran, particularly in the cultural field. I think it is worth to repost the article here. Tajikistan and Iran: Is Dushanbe Distancing … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Tajik-Iranian relations, Tajikistan
