AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): President Rouhani told his Turkish counterpart that development of mutual ties among two powerful countries in the region is an important factor for regional stability and security.
Speaking in a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday, President Hassan Rouhani expressed congratulations Eid al-Fitr to the Turkish government and nation and said: “Development of relations and cooperation between Iran and Turkey, as two powerful effective countries in the World of Islam, is important for stability and security of the region.”
Two Presidents described relations in different fields 'positive' and 'developing' and stressed the resolve of both sides to further deepen relations, President website reported.
Rouhani emphasized on the development of economic cooperation with Turkey and using national currencies in mutual trades.
Iranian President express regret over the massacre of civilians in countries such as Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Afghanistan, and said: “Together, we can cooperate with other friendly countries to put an end to this regretful process and resolve the issues of the region and the World of Islam well.”
The President also stressed the importance of development of relations and cooperation between Iran and Turkey in fighting terrorism in the region and strengthen security in common borders.
During the phone call, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey also congratulated Eid al-Fitr to the Iranian government and nation, adding, “As two brotherly, friendly countries, cementing of relations between Iran and Turkey can be beneficial for both nations and the region.”
The President of Turkey also stressed the importance of working harder to develop relations and cooperation between Tehran and Ankara in different fields, especially trade, economy and using national currencies of the two countries.
“Iran and Turkey can play a greater role in combating terrorism and development of regional stability and security by deepening their interaction and cooperation,” he continued.
He went on to describe the unilateral, unjust US sanctions against the Iranian nation and said, "We will never accept these cruel sanctions, and we are looking for development of our friendship and cooperation with Iran."
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source : Iran Press
Saturday
8 June 2019
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President Rouhani told his Turkish counterpart that development of mutual ties among two powerful countries in the region is an important factor for regional stability and security.