Iran, Vietnam Eager to Enhance Economic Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian and Vietnamese officials at a meeting in Tehran weighed plans to strengthen economic and trade cooperation between the two Asian states.
In a meeting with Minister of Public Security of Vietnam General To Lam, held in Tehran on Monday, Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber stressed the need to promote banking cooperation between the two nations as a requisite for closer trade interaction.
The Iranian VP also proposed conducting trade transactions with Vietnam using the two countries' own currencies, namely rial and dong, in order to facilitate economic cooperation.
Mokhber also stressed the need to expedite the activities of the private sectors of the two countries, facilitate visa regime for the businesspeople, and operate direct flights between the two states.
For his part, the Vietnamese minister hailed his country’s close relations with Iran, saying Hanoi seeks to expand economic cooperation and increase trade exchanges with Tehran.
Lauding Iran’s constructive role in ensuring peace and security in the Middle East, To Lam appreciated Iran’s support for Vietnam’s non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council and the UN Commission on Human Rights.