VP: Expansion Of Trade Ties With Caspian Sea Littoral States Vital

Tehran, April 9, IRNA - First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi said here Tuesday the Islamic Republic of Iran attaches great importance to expansion of trade ties with the Caspian Sea littoral states. Rahimi made the remarks in inauguration ceremony of the first phase of Astara port in northern Gilan province. He said Iran welcomes investments of private sector in all ports across the country, adding such moves play a key role in development and prosperity of trade./end