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180535
Sat, 05/07/2011 - 11:17
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Minister Lauds Close Ties between Iran, Afghanistan
TEHRAN, May 7 (FNA)- Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Seyed Shamseddin Hosseini described the relations between Iran and Afghanistan as "exemplary", and stressed the two neighboring states' resolve to boost bilateral ties.
Speaking at a meeting with a customs delegation from Afghanistan's in Iran's Northeastern city of Taybad on Thursday, Hosseini stated that Iran and Afghanistan have exemplary relations and both countries are willing to expand their ties in the coming years.
"We believe that friendly ties with Afghanistan is based on human values rather than having a materialistic nature," the Iranian minister stressed.
He further noted that Iran's stable economy has created a favorable situation for its neighbors, including Afghanistan to engage in trade exchanges with Iran.
Head of Afghan customs delegation, Seyed Mobin Shah, said that cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan will result in progress of both nations.
"There are many opportunities in Central Asia and the region where we are situated, but we regard Iran from another perspective. We consider Iran's successes our own and its problems also our own," he added.
Iranian officials have always underlined Tehran's support for peace and stability in Afghanistan, and called for an end to the foreign military presence in the war-torn country.
Iran and Afghanistan enjoy expanding ties and cooperation and observers believe that the good achievements gained in area of their mutual cooperation should be deemed as a result of the efforts made by the two countries' leaders.
Speaking at a meeting with a customs delegation from Afghanistan's in Iran's Northeastern city of Taybad on Thursday, Hosseini stated that Iran and Afghanistan have exemplary relations and both countries are willing to expand their ties in the coming years.
"We believe that friendly ties with Afghanistan is based on human values rather than having a materialistic nature," the Iranian minister stressed.
He further noted that Iran's stable economy has created a favorable situation for its neighbors, including Afghanistan to engage in trade exchanges with Iran.
Head of Afghan customs delegation, Seyed Mobin Shah, said that cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan will result in progress of both nations.
"There are many opportunities in Central Asia and the region where we are situated, but we regard Iran from another perspective. We consider Iran's successes our own and its problems also our own," he added.
Iranian officials have always underlined Tehran's support for peace and stability in Afghanistan, and called for an end to the foreign military presence in the war-torn country.
Iran and Afghanistan enjoy expanding ties and cooperation and observers believe that the good achievements gained in area of their mutual cooperation should be deemed as a result of the efforts made by the two countries' leaders.
