Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak expressed his country’s readiness to meet industrial demands of Tajikistan in the fields of chemical and food industries, Iran’s Mehr News Agency (MNA) reported on May 1.

During a meeting with Tajik Minister of Industry and New Technologies Sherali Kabir in Tehran on the sidelines of the 7th Export Potential Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran dubbed “Iran Expo 2025”, Atabak reportedly emphasized that Iran is prepared to provide Tajikistan with steel and rebar on the basis of previous negotiations.

Hailing Tajikistan as a friend and brother of Iran, Atabak said the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade is also prepared to cooperate with Tajikistan in the chemical and food industries after developing a mutually acceptable mechanism.

Iran is ready to assist Tajikistan in the construction of pharmaceutical factories following the coordination of standards, he stated.

The Tajik officials have started negotiations with the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) on plans for the development of mines and creation of mineral and industrial infrastructures in Tajikistan, the industry minister added.