In the meeting, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade and Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) Mehdi Zeyghami clarified the status and approach of Iran on the promotion of foreign relations especially with D-8 member states, Tasnim News Agency reported.
Zeyghami termed Iran’s membership in the BRICS group of emerging economies and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as an indicator of Iran’s firm determination to develop economic relations with the member states.
During the meeting, the member states underlined the need for developing cooperation in trade and economic fields, implementing trade agreements and using bartering tools and e-commerce to enhance the level of trade cooperation.
Iran’s deputy minister of industry also held talks with Turkey’s minister of trade and deputy trade minister to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests.