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Iran, Latvia call for enhanced relations

Thursday, 02 June 2016 10:23 AM [ Last Update: Thursday, 02 June 2016 10:23 AM ]

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (L) meets with Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis in the Latvian capital city of Riga on June 2, 2016. (By Press TV)

Iran and Latvia have emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral relations in various spheres, particularly in the field of economy.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who arrived in the Latvian capital city of Riga on Thursday on the last leg of his European tour, held a meeting with Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis.

Zarif said Tehran and Riga have the potentialities to expand economic and trade ties, saying easing banking relations between the two countries is of prime importance.

Zarif also assessed as positive political ties between Iran and Latvia, calling for continued consultations between the two countries.

The Latvian president, for his part, expressed hope that Zarif’s visit would pave the way for the expansion of mutual ties in all sectors, particularly in the political, parliamentary, trade and tourism areas.

Zarif and Vejonis also exchanged views on the latest regional developments as well as the crises in West Asia.

Zarif is scheduled to meet with Latvian foreign minister, parliament speaker and agriculture minister during his one-day visit.

Heading a 60-strong politico-economic delegation, Zarif kicked off his official visit to four North European countries on Sunday.

Poland, Finland, and Sweden hosted Zarif in the last four days, and the top Iranian diplomat held talks with senior officials of those countries in separate bilateral meetings.

Zarif will leave Riga for Tehran late on Thursday.

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