EghtesadOnline: Iran’s trade with Muslim countries stood at 34.5 million tons worth $17.1 billion during the first five months of the current fiscal year (March 21-Aug. 22), according to the spokesperson of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.

EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani held phone conversations with the top authorities of regional Muslim countries on Saturday to discuss ways of expanding bilateral ties.

EghtesadOnline: Iran has always been interested in having cordial ties with Muslim countries , particularly its neighbors, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, adding that Persian Gulf states can protect regional security without the presence of foreign forces.