President Rouhani: New chapter opens in Tehran-Hanoi relations

‘With decisions taken during my visit to Hanoi, a new chapter and round of bilateral ties between Iran and Vietnam has begun,’ President Rouhani said.

The Iranian president reiterated that the grounds are ready for the further expansion of relations between the two countries, specially in the post-sanctions era which expedite the deepening of economic cooperation.

President Rouhani said that broadening of cooperation between the Iranian and Vietnamese private sectors, especially in energy, modern technologies, banking, agriculture and fishery fields is being heeded to.

He underlined the need for developing banking relations in pace with political and economic relations, and said, ‘Preferential trade and then free trade can create good grounds for bringing about economic development in the interest of the two nations and the region.

President Rouhani expressed the hope that holding of the Ninth Round of Joint Iran-Vietnam Commission which is slated to be held soon will provide the grounds for improvement of bilateral relations in all areas.