Iran, Italy to expand political, economic, cultural, tourism ties

Tehran, May 4, IRNA – Co-Chairman of Iran-Italy parliamentary friendship group Javad Heravi said on Saturday that Iran-Italy are expected to enhance level of political, economic, cultural cooperation as well as tourism. Speaking to Ettore Rosato, head of the Democratic Party at Italyˈs Chamber of Deputies, Heravi underlined expansion of mutual cooperation in various fields, especially parliamentary domain. He said more exchange of visits by Iranian and Italian parliamentary officials will serve to expand cordial cooperation and relations. He added that Iranian and Italian parliamentary friendship group at Majlis supports expansion of bilateral relations. Referring to Iranˈs new diplomatic approach to develop ties with other countries, Heravi said Iran wants expansion of ties with all states based on the principle of mutual respect. He hoped for stronger economic, trade and cultural relations between Iran and Italy. Rosato for his part said Italian parliament is willing to expand ties with Iran, an important country in the region and the entire world. end