Iran to expand water ties with neighbours

Iran's energy minister says important issues regarding water resources and shared values among Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan demand the establishment of a tripartite committee in the water sector, the
Iranian news agency Press TV reports.

Addressing a trilateral meeting of Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan's energy ministers in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Monday, Majid Namjou said disciplinary systems and suitable regulations on water
management in the three states are among important issues that this tripartite committee can follow up.

Namjou reiterated that the trio's successful experiences served as a basis for the Tehran meeting and that the common religion, culture and language shared by the three countries make it necessary to exploit their existing potentials.