Tehran, Minsk sign documents on oil, agricultural cooperation
Three cooperation documents were inked between Iran and Belarus in the fields of forestry, veterinary medicine and animal husbandry.
Also, a memorandum of understanding on oil cooperation was signed by Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji and Belarusian Belneftekhim Chairman Andrei Rybakov on the sidelines of a meeting between Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber and Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, IRNA reported.
The two countries enjoy high potentials and capabilities to boost ties in all fields, especially trade, economy, forestry, and animal husbandry, he emphasized.
Iran’s major portion of potash fertilizer is supplied by Belarus, Mohammad Ali Nikbakht, the agricultural minister said, adding, “In return, Iran exports agricultural and horticultural products including fresh fruits and vegetables, and various kinds of dried nuts and citrus fruits.”
At the official invitation of the prime minister of Belarus, Mokhber visited Belarus on Tuesday at the head of a high-ranking trade and economic delegation to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest.
Oil Minister Javad Owji, Industry, Mine, and Trade Minister Abbas Ali-Abadi, and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Ali Nikbakht accompanied Mokhber during the one-day visit.
Iran and Belarus signed a comprehensive cooperation roadmap and seven memoranda of understanding in mid-March, as Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko made a visit to
Tehran.