BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

09/10/2007

Iran-Belarus parliaments emphasized on expansion of ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (ISNA)-Belarus National Assembly Council chairman said executing 25 agreements between Iran and Belarus prepares the ground for further cooperation of the two countries.

Gennady Novitsky in his meeting with Iran's parliament speaker on the sideline of the 117th inter-parliamentary union meeting while describing Tehran-Minsk relations "practical" added the two countries had many constructive joint investment plans.

"Tehran and Minsk share common viewpoints regarding many international issues and due to the power of the two parliaments they can easily expand mutual cooperation," he noted.

Iran's parliament speaker for his part said the two countries' relations are satisfactory and make good examples for other countries in the region.

Gholam Ali Haddad Adel asserted that Belarus is a reliable friend of Iran, highlighting that they are both under pressure for their attempt to be independent.

Source:

http://www.isna.ir/Main/NewsView.aspx?ID=News-1012672&Lang=E