TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Albania Ilir Meta in a meeting with Iranian ambassador to Tirana, pointed to good relations between the two countries saying Iran has great history and civilization.

Meta who is also the leader of Socialist Movement for Integration Party in Albania, met with Gholamhossein Mohammadnia and noted the importance of expansion of relations and cooperation between the two countries.

He called for the strengthening of relations between Iran and Albania's Parliaments.

Describing bilateral relations in all fields, especially in culture, due to historical and cultural commonalities between the two countries, Meta added Tehran and Tirana enjoy wide range of capacities to improve their economic cooperation.

Meanwhile, Mohammadnia emphasized the importance of parliamentary relations for Iran, and pointed to the international activities of Iran's Parliament as an active member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States and Asian Inter-Parliamentary Caucus.

Pointing to the capacities the two countries hold in various spheres, including cultural and economic fields, Iranian ambassador said the promotion of parliamentary cooperation is based on mutual interests of both countries and nations.

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