Tehran-Athens Ties on Right Track: Iran’s FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described the bilateral relations between Iran and Greece as being on the right track, saying the two sides are resolved to develop the ties.
In a Sunday meeting with Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece George Katrougalos in Tehran, Zarif expressed satisfaction with the existing trend of relations between Tehran and Athens, saying they are on the “right path”.
He added, “There is goodwill as well as political resolve between the two sides to further expand their ties in all political and economic areas.”
Katrougalos, for his part, stressed the important role of the Islamic Republic in the region and world, expressing his country’s resolve to cement ties with Iran.
Back in February, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras paid an official visit to Iran with a big economic delegation.
While in Tehran, Tsipras signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs), including a document for boosting political consultations between the two countries’ foreign ministries, an agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports and a roadmap agreement to develop Tehran-Athens cooperation.