Zarif: Iran, Greece keen to expand ties

EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that Iranian and Greek governments have political resolve to develop relations.

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18 December 2016

Zarif made the remarks in meeting with Greek Alternate Foreign Affairs Minister George Katrougkalos.

Zarif said that both sides are willing to develop political and economic ties and they have good faith to do so, IRNA reported.

The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations, ties with European Union, the regional and international issues.

Katrougkalos acknowledged Iran's role and importance in the region and the resolve of the Greek government to develop ties with Iran.

He arrived in Tehran to attend the second round of political consultations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.