In a meeting with Iranians residing in Tajikistan on Thursday evening, President Raisi described Iranians residing in other countries as an opportunity and a valuable capacity for the progress of Iran, adding that Iranians residing abroad have always tried to benefit their homeland in the fields of economic, scientific, technical , and engineering fields.
Raisi said that activation and boost of export of goods and services from Iran to the neighboring countries is among the main priorities of the 13th Government, noting that the export of goods and services from Iran to other countries, especially to its neighbors, is an important factor in promoting the level of Iran's foreign trade ties.
Invited by Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, President Raisi arrived in Dushanbe on Thursday to take part in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
The Iranian president will also hold meetings with leaders and heads of delegations on the sidelines of the summit.
Ministers of foreign affairs, energy, labor, cultural heritage, and justice accompany the president during the visit.
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