Iran-Turkey cooperation on ensuring security on common borders, region to increase
Tehran (KNA) - The Iranian and Turkish presidents described relations and cooperation between the two countries amicable, strong and developing in many fields, stressing the importance of authorities’ work to develop and deepen Tehran-Ankara relations.
President Hassan Rouhani had a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey on Monday on the sidelines of the Fifth Round of Tripartite Summit of Iran, Russia and Turkey in Ankara, and the two presidents discussed the existing relations and cooperation and ways to develop them.
After the meeting, the two presidents attended the meeting of the high-ranking delegations of Iran and Turkey, in which Hassan Rouhani said "fortunately, relations between Iran and Turkey have always been close and brotherly, and the two governments and nations have stood by each other in different conditions."
Appreciating the warm hospitality of the Turkish government and people, the Iranian President expressed hope that the visit would yield good results for both nations and the region, especially the people of Syria.
He went on to acknowledge the Turkish government's clear stances against the United States' unjust sanctions, "despite hardships, Iran and Turkey will continue their inclusive economic relations."
"Iran welcomes Turkish investors and private sector's presence and participation in implementing common projects," he said.
The Iranian president also went on to state "the holding of the 27th Joint Commission of Iran and Turkey Cooperation in the coming days is a very important opportunity for further development of these relations and cooperation."
Source: Mehr