Tehran, Bangkok vow to step up political, trade ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iran and Thailand reviewed bilateral ties in Tehran and expressed readiness to take all necessary measures to further expand cooperation on political and economic relations. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif in a Sunday meeting with visiting Thai counterpart Don Pramudwinai described the two countries’ relations forward-going and based on mutual respect and common interests, saying Iran is ready to expand cooperation with Thailand on political, economic and cultural relations. Zarif then discussed the results of the nuclear agreement and its extensive impact on the post-sanction Iran, saying “ample opportunities have been offered to state and private institutions in both countries for discussions among industry owners and businessmen under the framework of joint economic commission." The Iranian top diplomat went on to add that the Iranian market could become the center for transit, regional exchanges, re-exports, multilateral cooperation, as well as expanding agricultural, fisheries and aquaculture cooperation with its Thai partners. The Thai Foreign Minister, for his part, maintained that the two countries’ relations have always been based on mutual respect and interests, while noting he and his accompanying trade delegation are planning to identify opportunities for further cooperation on political, economic, trade and cultural fields. “We are glad that the nuclear accord between Iran and the 5+1 has had such good effects on the global scene and we are hoping to promote bilateral cooperation with Iran during our new round of consultations,” said Mr. Pramudwinai.