A consulate of Tajikistan will open in Shiraz

The Iranian authorities enthusiastically accepted Tajikistan’s proposal to open a consulate in Shiraz.

According to Iranian media, Mohammad Farukhzadeh, the deputy governor of Fars province, informed journalists that the provincial leadership is offering Tajikistan the opportunity to open a consulate in the city of Shiraz.

It is reported that the proposal to open a Tajik consulate in Shiraz was put forward by the Minister of Health of Tajikistan during his visit to Fars province, and this project attracted the attention of the Iranian side, as its goal was to attract more tourists from the healthcare sector of Tajikistan.

According to Mohammad Farukhzadeh, the proposal to establish fraternal relations between Shiraz and Dushanbe is a positive aspect of Tajik-Iranian relations.

A direct flight between Dushanbe and Shiraz is also currently being discussed, and if this issue is resolved positively, Tajik tourists will be able to visit the city of Shiraz without a visa.

On November 8, 2023, when former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Tajikistan on an official trip, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the governments of Tajikistan and Iran regarding the abolition of visas for holders of ordinary foreign passports. Under this memorandum, holders of ordinary foreign passports from both sides have the right to visit the territory of the other side without a visa for 90 days from the date of first entry, with a stay of up to 30 days.

At the same time, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan reported that at the first stage, the implementation of the visa-free system will only apply to those using the Dushanbe-Tehran and Tehran-Dushanbe air routes. These rules do not apply to Tajik citizens wishing to visit Iran from other countries.