DUSHANBE, May 10, Asia-Plus – Based on an opinion poll, 33 percent of those questioned consider Iran as Tajikistan''s man strategic partner.

The poll, published by Weekly View, shows 37.3 percent of those polled view Russia as Tajikistan''s strategic partner.

The poll also shows that 11.5 percent of the people viewed the US, 9.7 percent China, 6.2 percent the European Union and 2.3 percent the Commonwealth of Independent States as Tajikistan''s strategic partner.

Iran''s press attaché in Tajikistan Ali-Reza Araste told the Weekly that the poll, which was conducted with full freedom of expression, is a source of pleasure for Iran.

"Poll result shows Tajik citizens'' well trust and seek promotion of Iran-Tajikistan cooperation in different domains," said Araste.