DUSAHNBE, October 29, Asia-Plus – With the assistance of Iran''s Defense Ministry, the largest uniform production plant in Tajikistan started its work on Saturday, getting the country self sufficient in producing military uniforms for its armed forces, Iran’s news agency IRNA reported yesterday.

The plant started its work in the presence of Tajik Minister of Defense Sherali Khairulloyev and representatives from Etka Organization affiliated with Iran''s Defense Ministry.

The Iranian experts have already trained Tajik personnel on the job.

The plant also produces overcoats, shirts, bed sheets as well as uniforms.

The agreement to commission such a plant in Tajikistan was signed a few months ago when General Najjar, Iran''s Defense Minister, was visiting Dushanbe.