Iran’s Rouhani: 21st century belongs to Asia
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By Gunay Hasanova
Iran, which has recently released of western sanctions, is keen to expand its cooperation with Asian countries, with a major focus on cultural, scientific, economic and technology arenas.
In this context, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visit to Vietnam to attend a session of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) in Hanoi is regarded as promising.
The 21st century belongs to Asia," he said Rouhani before leaving Tehran. "The Asian neighbors are important for the Islamic Republic in terms of culture, science, technology, and economy”.
President Rouhani stressed that Iran is seeking to expand its relations with Vietnam in all areas, export of technical and engineering services in particular, IRNA news Agency reported.
Commenting on his visit to Vietnam, he said Tehran and Hanoi enjoy amicable relations.
Rouhani added that he will also pay a visit to Malaysia on the
second leg of his Asian tour.
As part of the Asian tour, the president is expected to hold talks
with Thai officials, as well.
While in Thailand, President Rouhani added, he would hold several separate meetings with Thai officials on the expansion of mutual cooperation.
Several documents on cooperation between Iran and Asian states are expected to be signed during the visit.
An economic delegation will accompany President Rouhani during the visit.
Several high-ranking Iranian officials including Foreign
Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif, Minister of Agriculture Jihad
Mahmoud Hojjati, Chief of Staff of Presidential Office Mohammad
Nahavandian and Governor of Iran's Central Bank Valiollah Seif are
accompanying president Rouhani on his three-nation tour of Asian
countries.
Noting that the ACD comprises 34-member countries, he said the
Islamic Republic of Iran joined this body in 2004.
The Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) is an inter-governmental organization created on June 18, 2002, to promote Asian cooperation at a continental level and to help integrate separate regional organizations such as ASEAN, SAARC, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the EAEU.
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Gunay Hasanova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @gunhasanova
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