DUSHANBE, May 16, Asia-Plus – IRNA -- Tajik Culture Minister Mirzoshorukh Asror called on Tuesday for expansion of cultural ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Tajikistan.

According to Iran’s official news agency, speaking for Tajik clerics studying at theological center of the holy city of Qom, he said expansion of mutual relations would be effective to resolve minor issues between the two countries.

Given common language and culture, the two countries should enjoy very profound ties, he said.

Tajik clerics are ambassadors from Tajikistan who should endeavor to bolster ties between the two nations, he said.

Exchange of views on various issues, setting up cultural and handicrafts exhibitions would help broaden ties between Iran and Tajikistan, he pointed out.

Iran and Tajikistan are to launch a joint TV channel in the near future, which could help promote cultural cooperation between the two nations, he said.