PMO News Portal - Shaista Saidmurodzoda, Deputy Minister of
Transport of Tajikistan, met with Saeed Rasouli, Iran’s Deputy Minister of
Roads and Urban Development and Managing Director of the Ports and Maritime
Organization (PMO), during a visit to Tehran. She confirmed her country’s
strong interest in enhancing economic ties with Iran and emphasized plans to
establish a logistics terminal at Chabahar Port.
Tajik Delegation Explores Opportunities in Chabahar
Saidmurodzoda noted that trade and cargo movement between
the two countries have been increasing, and Chabahar could serve as a strategic
gateway for Tajikistan’s access to global maritime routes.During recent site
visits to the Shahid Beheshti terminal, a Tajik investor delegation reviewed
port facilities and discussed potential collaboration in areas including
maritime transport, logistics infrastructure, and regional transit.
Iran Supports Foreign Investment in Key Port
Rasouli welcomed Tajikistan’s investment interest and
reiterated Iran’s commitment to strengthening regional transport corridors. He
highlighted the Iranian government’s strategy to create a regional logistics
value chain, citing Chabahar’s strategic geopolitical and geo-economic
location. The nature, scope, and duration of Tajikistan’s investment will be
determined based on the submitted commercial plan, Rasouli added.
Ports Organization to Provide Full Facilitation
The PMO chief stated that Iran’s legal framework supports
both foreign and domestic investments in port infrastructure and logistics
development. He pledged that the Ports and Maritime Organization would offer
maximum facilitation to ensure the success of the project in accordance with
national regulations. Rasouli called on Tajik officials to submit their
business proposal as soon as possible to initiate formal procedures.