Tajikistan Seeks Iranian Partnership For Oil And Gas Exploration
Date
9/27/2024 5:13:27 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, September 27. Tajikistan
and Iran have explored potential opportunities for oil and gas
exploration in Tajikistan, Trend reports via the Ministry of energy and Water
Resources of Tajikistan.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Tajik
Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and newly
appointed Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad as part of Juma's
working visit to Iran.
The two sides discussed expanding sectorial cooperation,
including attracting investment to the oil and gas sector, the
import of crude oil from Iran to Tajikistan with proposed
discounts, and sharing expertise between specialists from both
countries.
Earlier during his trip to Iran, Juma also met with the Iranian
Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi. They exchanged views on
Tajikistan's international initiatives regarding water and climate
issues, the significance of the Rogun hydroelectric power plant for
the region, and the project for reconnecting Tajikistan to the
unified energy system of Central Asia.
The topic of oil was also addressed, specifically regarding the
transportation of crude oil for Tajikistan's oil refineries.
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