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Iranian Minister of Industry. Mine and Trade Reza Rahmani said that his country is resolutely after bolstering economic ties with Uzbekistan. adding that the two sides have agreed to ease visa-issuance for one another’s nationals in order to further strengthen bilateral interactions and exchanges.
Rahmani said at the 13th Meeting of Iran-Uzbekistan Joint Cooperation Commission that presence of 50 Iranian companies in the summit. holding mutual trade conference as well as exclusive exhibition in Tashkent indicate significance of mutual trade and economic collaboration.
During the meeting. Rahmani said that Islamic Republic of Iran attaches significance to broadening of ties with Uzbekistan in all fields.
Over the past years. major documents in the fields of trade. transportation. mutual support to foreign investment have been signed by the two countries some of which have been operationalized. he said.
During the meeting with Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Elyor Ganiyev. many cases were agreed upon and necessary actions to be taken to remove problems faced by the transportation sector.
Rahmani further noted that good talks have been held for easing issuance of visas for nationals of both countries and Iran is ready for enhancing cooperation in the field.
He also hoped that holding the summit will help take major steps in line with boosting cooperation between the two countries` private and state sectors.
Given cultural. religious and historic commonalities between Iran and Uzbekistan as well as both sides` interest in promoting trade and economic ties. effective steps will hopefully be taken in line with boosting banking collaboration and setting up direct flight.
Rahmani arrived in Tashkent at the head of an economic delegation late on Wednesday.
In August. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. in a meeting with his country’s new ambassadors to Uzbekistan before his departure for his new destination. urged the new diplomat to spare no efforts to further cement bilateral ties between Tehran and Tashkent.
Earlier in August. Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri met with Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov on the sideline of 1st Caspian Economic Forum. in Turkmenbashy. Turkmenistan. where the two exchanged views on the ways to enhance Tehran-Tashkent cooperation in all fields of mutual interest.
Jahangiri voiced Tehran’s readiness to broaden bilateral relations with Tashkent in all areas.
For his part. Abdulla Aripov said that the two countries should continue bilateral and multilateral cooperation to uproot extremism in the region.
Uzbekistan welcomes Iranian companies’ investment. he said. adding that level of bilateral cooperation and trade ties has improved in recent months. compared to the previous year. but there is still need to tap into full potentials of cooperation.
In May. a senior Iranian economic official announced negotiations were underway with Uzbek officials to launch direct flights between the two countries.
Talks are underway to launch direct flights between Iran and Uzbekistan. President of Iran Chamber of Commerce. Industries. Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Gholam Hossein Shafeyee in a meeting with Uzbek Ambassador to Iran Bahador Abullayev in Tehran on Sunday.
In a related front in the bilateral relations between the two countries. a senior Uzbek official announced in late October 2018 that connecting Uzbekistan to Chabahar Port. in Southeastern Iran. will play a big role for Tashkent to promote transit of goods and will lead to economic growth both for Uzbekistan and Iran.
