BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

11/12/2008

Iranian FM Mottaki confers with Belarus prime minister Sidorsky

Iran and Belarus on Thursday stressed the importance of promoting relations in political and economic affairs.

Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki held talks with Belarus Prime Minister Sergei Sidorsky.

The Iranian minister arrived in Minsk, Belarus, on Thursday at the head of a politico-economic delegation on a two-day visit.

Mottaki and Sidorsky discussed ways to develop cooperation in the fields of trade and investment.

The minister welcomed Belarus participation in Iran's economic sector particularly in areas including energy and exploration of oil fields.

"Ties between Tehran and Minsk are growing based on mutual interests and respect," Mottaki said.

He added that the two countries' officials have a resolve to strengthen mutual ties.

The Belarussian premier praised the visit by the Iranian delegation and said Iranian and Belarussian companies engaged in economic activities have potential to bolster cooperation in the face of the current economic crisis in the world.

He added that the two sides would discuss ways to implement joint projects.

Source:

http://www.isria.info/RESTRICTED/D/2008/DECEMBER_11/diplo_11december2008_10.htm

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