DUSHANBE, July 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Mr. Esfandiyar Rahim Mashaei, the head of Iranian President’s Office also the chairman of the Council of Iranians Abroad, will arrive in Dushanbe on July 11 for a two-day working visit, according t the Iranian Embassy in Dushanbe.

During his stay in Dushanbe, Esfandiyar Rahim Mashaei is scheduled to hold talks with President Emomali Rahmon, Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov and a number of other high-raking Tajik state officials to discuss further expansion of mutually beneficial economic cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan.

He is also expected to sign with Tajik authorities a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the establishment of Khane-ye Iran (House of Iran) in Dushanbe, the source at the Iranian Embassy noted.

Besides, Mr. Esfandiyar Rahim Mashaei will also take part at a ceremony of opening of the sports competition for the Abul-Qasim Firdawsi Cup at the Dushanbe Zurkhane (traditional Iranian sports club) on July 11.

Head of Iranian President’s Office will also hold meeting with Iranians living in Tajikistan.