0620 GMT: Amidst a relatively quiet period in Iranian politics, President Ahmadinejad is seizing an opportunity --- all too rare for him in recent months --- to claim the advantage of publicity. His three-day visit to Tajikistan for the International Nowruz Celebrations is filled with rhetoric and photo opportunities.
The President is proclaiming solidarity with Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikstan of "amicable relations and joint cooperation to curb the interference of trans-regional states", i.e., the US and its allies. With his Afghan and Tajik counterparts, Ahmadinejad has signed an accord to use financial assets for the "exchange of oil, gas, and water". Meanwhile, State news outlet IRNA puts out the pictures:
Ahmadinejad with Afghan President Karzai (left) and Tajik President Rahmon (right)
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