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By Mushvig Mehdiyev

Iran is interested in investing in the Georgian economy.

Tbilisi Mayor David Narmania and Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Abbas Talebi-far have discussed the cultural and economic relations between the two countries.

Touching upon the future prospects of the ties between Tbilisi and Tehran, the Iranian envoy revealed his country's desire to invest in Georgia. Talebi-far noted that the Iranian businessmen have special interest for rehabilitation of the depreciated buildings in Tbilisi.

Diplomatic relations between Georgia and Iran were established on May 15, 1992. Iran is one of the main trade partners of the South Caucasus country. The two countries have signed 47 bilateral documents so far, which cover the cooperation in the economic, trade, cultural, scientific, as well as transport, tax and other fields.

Talebi-far introduced an idea on the construction of an Iranian cultural center in Tbilisi, which will employ the Georgian Iranians. Narmania pledged to provide all needed assistance to realization of the project.

Talebi-far delivered Tehran mayor's invitation to Narmania. Tbilisi mayor expressed his readiness for the cooperation and announced his consent to visit Tehran