Tehran and Dushanbe are in the final stages of completing a long-term energy cooperation agreement, according to officials from both countries. This is seen as a significant step to promote bilateral relations amid energy-related volatility in Central Asia and the Middle East.
The agreement is expected to cover areas such as electricity generation and transmission, cooperation in oil and gas extraction and transportation, as well as the development of joint energy infrastructure projects. Technical negotiations between the two sides have been ongoing for several months and have made positive progress.
Analysts note that signing this agreement will help Iran expand its energy influence in Central Asia, while Tajikistan can leverage Iran's experience and technology to enhance its energy self-sufficiency and reduce dependence on external supply sources.
No official timeline for the signing ceremony has been announced yet, but sources close to the matter indicate that both countries aim to finalize it within the coming weeks, coinciding with high-level bilateral visits.
