Iran calls for expansion of all-out ties with Venezuela

Tehran, Aug 30, IRNA – Minister of Industries and Mines Ali-Akbar Mehrabian Sunday in Caracas underscored the need for further expansion of Iran-Venezuela all-out ties.

He made the remarks in a meeting with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro Moros held at the end of his visit to that Latin American state.

Referring to the positive trend of activities of the Iranian companies in Venezuela, Mehrabian said according to a bilateral agreement, Iran-Khodro car manufacturing factory is to increase its exports to Venezuela by 5,500 vehicles by the year end.

He added that while Washington is trying to exert pressures on both Iran and Venezuela, the two countries should boost bilateral cooperation in all areas in order to counter such pressures.

For his part, the Venezuelan FM praised the activities of the Iranian companies in his country, welcoming Tehran’s new projects for export of more vehicles to Venezuela.

During the meeting, the two officials reviewed the latest regional and international developments and called for promotion of economic and industrial cooperation.

Maduro also praised the holding of an exhibition on Iran’s commercial and industrial potentials in his country.

Mehrabian, heading a delegation, arrived in Caracas on Wednesday to attend the Iranian exhibition.

More than 30 Iranian companies displayed their products at the four-day exhibit which was opened on Thursday.

The Iranian delegation left Caracas for Bolivia Sunday./end