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Iran's Eastern Outreach: Trade, Security, and Regional Strategy

Iran strengthens ties with Central Asian nations and Pakistan to boost trade, enhance security cooperation, and reduce Western influence.

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What are Iran's goals in its outreach to Central Asian countries?: Iran is enhancing its relationships with Central Asian countries like Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to boost trade and create a north-south economic corridor. This involves sharing agricultural technologies and improving transportation links.
What specific agricultural technologies is Iran offering to Uzbekistan?: Iran offers Uzbekistan agricultural expertise, including engineering services, training, and technologies in livestock breeding and drip irrigation, aiming to increase trade.
What is the nature of the security cooperation between Iran and Pakistan?: Iran and Pakistan have excellent security cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism, and are working to further strengthen their defense and security relations.
How does Iran's engagement with Central Asia relate to its broader foreign policy strategy?: Iran's engagement with Central Asia is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on Western economies and strengthen ties with Eastern partners, including China and Pakistan.
What evidence suggests a strong commitment to expanding relations between Iran and Central Asian nations?: High-level meetings between Iranian and Turkmen officials, along with similar interactions with Uzbekistan, demonstrate a concerted effort to expand economic and political ties with Central Asian nations.

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