Nov 1, 2008, 7:17 PM

Iran, Uzbekistan keen to boost economic relations

TEHRAN, Nov. 1 (MNA) – Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Affairs Aliyar Qaniov on Saturday called for the expansion of Tehran-Tashkent economic relations.

Qaniov expressed satisfaction over the ninth meeting of Iran-Uzbekistan joint economic committee, noting that the issues of the signed memorandum of understanding will help boost up economic relations level.

 

The two sides should “gain profit from the existing potentials to bolster economic and commercial relations,” he added.

 

He made his remarks in a meeting with Iran’s new Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh, in Tashkent, IRNA reported. 

 

Keshavarzzadeh said, “Tehran is prepared to develop economic relations with Tashkent, considering common interests and mutual respect.”

 

He also said that Iran is ready to implement the items in the MOU.  

 

NS/MRK

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