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Iran calls for expansion of ties with Thailand

9 October 2016 17:27 (UTC+04:00)
Iran calls for expansion of ties with Thailand

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for expansion of ties with Thailand in all spheres.

Speaking at a meeting with Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Rouhani said that Iranian and Thai governments have will to expand ties in diplomatic, economic, cultural and scientific fields, IRNA news agency reported.

Hassan Rouhani is in Thailand, on the final leg of his three-nation tour of Southeast Asia.

President Rouhani left Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur Oct. 8 for Thailand to discuss expansion of trade ties.

The Iranian president launched his Asian tour Oct. 5. The Vietnamese capital of Hanoi was his first destination.

Before departure, Rouhani briefed reporters about his agenda of talks in the three countries.

He described Asia as a highly important continent for Iran, adding, “The 21st century belongs to Asia.”
An economic delegation has accompanied President Rouhani during the visit where a couple of documents on cooperation have already been signed.

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