Iranian, Cuban officials call for expansion of bilateral economic cooperation

Iranian and Cuban officials in a meeting in Havana on Wednesday called for expansion of bilateral economic cooperation as the two sides enjoy good political relations.

The meeting was held between visiting Iranian Vice-President for the International Affairs Ali Saeedlou and Cuban Vice-President of the Council of Ministers Ricardo Cabrisas.

Saeedlou, in the meeting, referred to Iran’s determination to further enhance relations with cuba.

He also said the two countries will surely remove obstacles to achieve this goal.

Saeedlou said there is a bright future for Iran’s ties with the friendly and revolutionary countries such as Cuba despite sanctions and pressures exerted on the Islamic Republic.

For his part, the Cuban official expressed his country’s readiness to promote economic relations with Iran.

He said grounds are well prepared for broadening of mutual ties.

Saeedlou is visiting Cuba for the second time this year.