TEHRAN – President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday described stronger relations with neighboring countries as an essential element of his administration.
In a meeting with Uzbekistan’s acting foreign minister Bakhtiyor Saidov here, Raisi said one of his administration’s main objectives is to strengthen convergence with the neighboring countries.
The president hailed measures taken for promotion of relations between Iran and Uzbekistan, saying the two sides need to step up their efforts to broaden ties considering their mutual capacities.
Raisi touched on his visit to Uzbekistan in September 2022 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, calling for implementation of the bilateral agreements signed during the trip.
For his part, Saidov expressed Uzbekistan’s resolve to broaden cooperation with Iran in various fields.
He touched on deep-rooted cultural and civilizational bonds between Uzbekistan and Iran, saying the Iranian president’s trip to Samarkand opened a new chapter in the bilateral relations.
He also referred to plans to activate the Economic Cooperation Joint Commission and hold a trade conference between the two countries, saying Uzbekistan will do its utmost to carry out the joint agreements with Iran.