Grounds Prepared For Iran-Tajikistan Free Trade Zone Co-op

Tabriz, East Azarbaijan, Oct 21, IRNA – Grounds are prepared for cooperation of Iranian and Tajik free trade zones, caretaker of Aras Free Trade and Industry Zone said on Saturday. Talking to IRNA, Sadeq Najafi said that coordination has been made with Tajik trade officials for cooperation the Iranian producers and exporters of Iran free trade zones, especially Aras Free Trade Zone with Tajik Free Trade Zone. Referring to the role of free trade zones in promoting commercial exchanges, he said that currently, five free trade zones are operating in Tajikistan with Soghd Free Trade Zone being the biggest. The two countries’ cultural and historical affinities prompt the two sides to promote relations in various fields, he said. Najafi said that exemption from duties and taxes is one of the advantages of Iran’s free trade zones. Pointing to the role of Aras Free Trade Zone in transit cooperation with Tajikistan, Najafi said that Tajikistan economy requires technology and progress of Iran to go ahead with economic development./end