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Slovenian FM calls for revival of Iran-EU dialog
Ljubljana, July 12, IRNA – Slovenian Prime Minister, Samuel Zbogar, on Monday called for revival of dialogue between Iran and the European Union (EU).
Zbogar made the remark during a joint press conference in presence of visiting Iranian Foreign Minister, Ali-Akbar Salehi, in Ljubljana, Slovenian capital, on Monday.
He described Islamic Republic of Iran as a 'powerful' country, voicing his country's williness to be kept informed of Tehran’s viewpoints and solutions toward regional issues.
“We believe in dialogue,” Slovenian prime minister said, calling for revival of dialogue between Iran and the EU.
“Phased stepts should be taken for better ties between Iran and the EU,” he said.
He described future of the Iran-EU cooperation as 'good', adding, ”We should do our best in this respect.”
Zbogar said Slovenia and the EU back Iran's inalienable right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, adding a joint economic commission will be established between Tehran and Ljubljana in September.
Salehi arrived in Ljubljana on Monday to inaugurate Iran's Embassy in the republic.
Salehi told reporters upon his arrival in Ljubljana that Iran is keen on enhancing trade and cultural ties with Slovenia.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to develop ties with Slovenia, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Monday.
Salehi said that Iran and Slovenia would cooperate in industrial, shipping, electronic, transport and refinery fields and Iran would be a major energy supplier to Slovenia.
He said that currently the Iran-Slovenia trade volume stands at USD100 million which is lagging behind the capacity of the two countries.
Salehi said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is interested in enhancing trade and economic cooperation to a satisfactory level in line with the capacity available for the two countries.
The foreign minister said that Slovenia formed eight percent of population of former Yugoslavia whereas it made up 25 percent of the former Yugoslavian Gross National Product, adding that Slovenia has made good progress in the fields of science and technology.
Salehi estimated Slovenia's per capita income at dlrs 25,000.
He said that since declaration of independence in 1992, Slovenia established its embassy in Tehran, the fourth embassy across Asia.
Salehi said that Iran attaches importance to Slovenia in light of its neighborhood with four European countries and access to the international waters.
On the second leg of his visit, Iran's foreign minister will travel to Vienna, Austria, at the invitation of his Austrian counterpart Michael Spindelegger.
Member of the Parliamentary Commission on National Security and Foreign policy Hossein Sobhaninia is accompanying the foreign minister./end
Zbogar made the remark during a joint press conference in presence of visiting Iranian Foreign Minister, Ali-Akbar Salehi, in Ljubljana, Slovenian capital, on Monday.
He described Islamic Republic of Iran as a 'powerful' country, voicing his country's williness to be kept informed of Tehran’s viewpoints and solutions toward regional issues.
“We believe in dialogue,” Slovenian prime minister said, calling for revival of dialogue between Iran and the EU.
“Phased stepts should be taken for better ties between Iran and the EU,” he said.
He described future of the Iran-EU cooperation as 'good', adding, ”We should do our best in this respect.”
Zbogar said Slovenia and the EU back Iran's inalienable right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, adding a joint economic commission will be established between Tehran and Ljubljana in September.
Salehi arrived in Ljubljana on Monday to inaugurate Iran's Embassy in the republic.
Salehi told reporters upon his arrival in Ljubljana that Iran is keen on enhancing trade and cultural ties with Slovenia.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to develop ties with Slovenia, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Monday.
Salehi said that Iran and Slovenia would cooperate in industrial, shipping, electronic, transport and refinery fields and Iran would be a major energy supplier to Slovenia.
He said that currently the Iran-Slovenia trade volume stands at USD100 million which is lagging behind the capacity of the two countries.
Salehi said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is interested in enhancing trade and economic cooperation to a satisfactory level in line with the capacity available for the two countries.
The foreign minister said that Slovenia formed eight percent of population of former Yugoslavia whereas it made up 25 percent of the former Yugoslavian Gross National Product, adding that Slovenia has made good progress in the fields of science and technology.
Salehi estimated Slovenia's per capita income at dlrs 25,000.
He said that since declaration of independence in 1992, Slovenia established its embassy in Tehran, the fourth embassy across Asia.
Salehi said that Iran attaches importance to Slovenia in light of its neighborhood with four European countries and access to the international waters.
On the second leg of his visit, Iran's foreign minister will travel to Vienna, Austria, at the invitation of his Austrian counterpart Michael Spindelegger.
Member of the Parliamentary Commission on National Security and Foreign policy Hossein Sobhaninia is accompanying the foreign minister./end
