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Tue, 08/05/2008 - 16:52
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Iran, Lebanon hold talks on economic ties

Beirut, Aug 5, IRNA Iran and Lebanon here on Monday held talks on implementation of economic projects.

In a meeting attended by Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad- Reza
Sheibani and Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade Muhammed Safadi,
the two sides reviewed avenues to activate the two countries joint
economic commission.

According to a report released by Iranian Embassy in Lebanon,
Iran-Lebanon annual trade exchanges stand at dlrs 100 million, out of
which Iran's share is much higher than its partner.

Iranian exports to Lebanon comprise pistachio, saffron, date, precious stones, construction materials, hand-woven and machine-made carpets as well as oil and petrochemical products.


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