Mahab Ghodss CEO Joins Iran’s Minister of Energy at the 18th Iran–Tajikistan Joint Economic Commission

Mr. Nourzad attended the Commission as a member of the official delegation accompanying Abbas Aliabadi, Iran’s Minister of Energy. Notably, he was the only Chief Executive Officer representing an Iranian engineering consulting company in the Minister’s delegation, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Energy.

Advancing Bilateral Technical and Economic Cooperation

The Commission served as a high-level platform for strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of strategic sectors, including water resources, energy, oil and gas, transportation, insurance, and healthcare.
During the meetings, senior officials from both countries reviewed new opportunities for collaboration and signed several agreements aimed at expanding economic, technical, and engineering cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan.
According to the outcomes of the Commission, annual bilateral cooperation between the two countries has reached approximately USD 500 million. Minister Aliabadi also highlighted the positive trajectory of bilateral relations, noting that the volume of cooperation has increased by nearly 50 percent compared with previous years.

Expanding Opportunities for Iranian Engineering Expertise

During the Commission, Daler Juma, Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, emphasized the importance of utilizing Iranian engineering expertise and technologies. He expressed the country’s interest in expanding the application of Iranian technical capabilities across the energy sector, industrial development, and other strategic areas of the Tajik economy.

Participation in the Fourth International Water Conference

As part of the official visit, Iran’s Minister of Energy also participated in the 4^th International Water Conference, where he presented six strategic proposals aimed at strengthening international cooperation in water resources management. The proposals focused on:

• Establishing a Regional Forum on Water, Climate, and Infrastructure Resilience
• Launching a Regional Initiative for the Protection of Critical Water and Energy Infrastructure
• Developing Joint Early Warning Systems for environmental and climate-related hazards
• Expanding scientific and technological cooperation in smart water resources management
• Strengthening the link between water diplomacy and regional energy cooperation
• Promoting the active participation of women, youth, academia, researchers, and civil society organizations in water governance

Reinforcing Mahab Ghodss’ International Presence

During the visit, Mr. Nourzad participated in official meetings and engagements alongside the Minister of Energy and senior government officials, providing an opportunity to closely follow discussions on future bilateral cooperation and regional infrastructure initiatives.
The official program also included a formal reception hosted by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Republic of Tajikistan, attended by the Minister of Energy, members of the high-level delegation, and the Chief Executive Officer of Mahab Ghodss.

Mahab Ghodss’ participation in this high-level governmental mission reflects the Company’s growing international profile and its continued commitment to contributing technical expertise and engineering excellence to regional infrastructure development and cross-border cooperation initiatives.