EghtesadOnline: Austria intends to expand business ties with Iran, therefore the European country endeavors to normalize banking relations between the two countries, the Austrian ambassador to Iran said.

EghtesadOnline: Austrian Ambassador to Iran Friedrich Stift said the two countries’ growing cooperation over the past three years and diplomatic shuttles have opened a new chapter in bilateral ties.

EghtesadOnline: A senior lawmaker said parliamentary relations between the world countries are important to facilitate bilateral ties, stressing that Iran's Majlis (Parliament) supports expansion of parliamentary cooperation with Austria.

EghtesadOnline: Austrian and Iranian bankers were to meet in Vienna on Wednesday to discuss the resumption of trade financing, people familiar with the plans said.