TEHRAN – Tajikistan’s Interior Minister Ramazon Rahimzoda visited the historic city of Isfahan on Monday as part of his ongoing visit to Iran.
Rahimzoda was accompanied by Isfahan Governor Mehdi Jamalinjad, who met him at Isfahan International Airport, Miras Alia reported on Tuesday.
In his meeting with Rahimzoda, Jamalinjad described Isfahan as the “city of peace in the Middle East (West Asia)” and said cultural and linguistic ties between Iran and Tajikistan could strengthen cooperation in trade and tourism. “Tajikistan could be the best partner for Isfahan in expanding commercial and cultural ties, given the common language and cultural similarities,” Jamalinjad said.
Rahimzoda also met with provincial officials and representatives of the tourism sector before visiting some of Isfahan’s historical and cultural attractions.
Rahimzoda said during his visit that Isfahan is a historical city that is little known to many people outside Iran.
“People from other countries should also come to appreciate the art and beauty of this city,” he said, the news agency reported.
Isfahan, located in central Iran, was designated Asia’s Tourism Capital in 2025 by the Asian Mayors Forum in recognition of its cultural heritage and role in international urban cooperation. The city flourished as Iran’s capital during the Safavid era under Shah Abbas the Great and remains one of the country’s major tourist destinations.
Known for its Islamic architecture, bazaars, Persian gardens, and historic bridges, Isfahan is best described by the Persian proverb, “Isfahan nesuf-e-jahan ast.” Literally, this proverb is translated as “Isfahan is half the world.”
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