Envoy: Iran among South Korea’s reputed trade partners

EghtesadOnline: South Korean Ambassador to Tehran Kim Sung-ho voiced his satisfaction over expansion of his country’s trade relations with Iran.

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11 August 2016

“The Islamic Republic of Iran is one of South Korea’s reputable trade partners in the Middle East region and the world and the expansion of economic-trade ties with this country is one prioritized goals of the South Korean government,” Kim said, addressing a meeting with economic activists in Arak city in Central Iran on Tuesday.

According to IRNA, he underscored that his country considers Iran not as (only) a market to sell its products or services, but as a partner to share economic and industrial experiences.

“South Korea has had very good political relations with Iran since a long time ago and such good relations should pave the way for further cooperation in trade and economic sectors,” the South Korean envoy added.

“Over 97 percent of Iran-South Korea ties have been in the field of oil purchases and three percent in the field of buying mobile phones and automobiles,” Kim went on to say.