Iran to build cement plant in Tajikistan

Iran is planning to invest US$ 500 million in the construction of a new cement plant in Tajikistan.

Iranian Ambassador to Tajikistan, Ali Asghar Sherdoust, told local reporters that the 1 million tpa capacity plant will be constructed in Nosir Khusrav district, Khatlon province. It will be constructed by Lian Kavan Kaniha Company, and is scheduled for completion in one and a half years.

The two countries have recently increased their cooperation. In a recent meeting between Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the 11^th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Rahmon confirmed his countries intentions to strengthen ties with Iran. He said: “Developing cooperation among the Persian speaking nations is beneficial to these states and also the entire region”.

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