Iran, Turkey call for expansion of ties, cooperation

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mahmoud Vaezi in a meeting with the new Turkish Ambassador to Tehran Reza Hakan Tekin said the government of prudence and hope has so far taken important steps towards deepening of relations with Iran’s neighbors , AVA Diplomatic reports.

He said relations between Iran and Turkey should not be halted due to subsidiary issues, adding that through constant meetings and direct talks measures should be taken to remove impediments.

Referring to the issue of terrorism and radicalism in the region, Vaezi said terrorism is a threat to the entire region, including Iran and Turkey and though constant consultation steps should be taken for removing misunderstandings.

He underlined the need for creation of stability in the region and increasing joint cooperation and said definitely countries outside the region are not eager to see establishment of peace and tranquility in this region. Therefore, he added, regional countries have a common fate towards regional crisis.

Meanwhile, the new Turkish ambassador referred to the firm determination of the Turkish government to make efforts for the expansion of its relations in economic, trade, transportation and energy fields and said he is determined to take steps towards removing bottlenecks which hinder promotion of relations to the level mutually agreed upon.

Hakan Tekin said Iran in addition to being a neighbor, having long joint borders and deep historical, cultural and political ties is a trade partner of his country as well.

He said Turkey, for the expansion of relations and cooperation with Iran, will not receive permission from any country outside the region and said he attaches great importance to Iran’s highly importance position in his country’s policies.