Tehran and Dushanbe Strengthen Cybersecurity and Telecom Cooperation at Baku Summit

On the sidelines of the Global Conference on Electronic Communications Development in Baku, Iran’s Minister of Communications and Tajikistan’s Head of Communications Services held a bilateral meeting focused on expanding cooperation in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and digital technologies.

During the session, the two sides discussed topics such as importing internet traffic from Iran to Tajikistan, developing international roaming collaboration, and sharing technical expertise.

Esfandiar Saeiollah, the Tajik official, emphasized the importance of exchanging experiences in cybersecurity and training skilled IT personnel. He expressed hope that these interactions would help improve the quality of communication services in his country.

Both parties also reaffirmed their readiness to expand cooperation in emerging technologies, develop digital infrastructure, and enhance network security.

In recent years, Tajikistan has adopted an approach based on international standards and the modernization of communication infrastructure, aiming to position itself as a transit hub in the telecommunications sector. Within this framework, several joint conferences and projects between the two countries were held in 2023 and 2024, focusing on digital transformation and network development.

According to experts in cybersecurity, the recent meeting in Baku represents a new step in advancing technical collaboration between Iran and Tajikistan, potentially creating new economic, technological, and educational opportunities for both sides.