Parliamentary ties will help cement relations between governments

TEHRAN, July 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has said that parliamentary ties will help strengthen relations between governments.

Larijani made the remarks during a meeting with deputy speaker of the Ukrainian parliament in Tehran on Monday.

In the meeting Larijani underlined the important role of parliamentary cooperation in regional and international relations, and said it will help enhance ties between states.

“Considering the developments in the region, we believe that the establishment of political, economic and parliamentary relations with Ukraine will provide grounds for regional stability and peace,” Larijani stated.

He also underscored the necessity of holding regular meetings between the two countries’ officials about issues like fight against terrorism, illicit drugs, economic issues and the developments in the region.

He went on to say that the industrial-economic potential of the two countries can be utilized to prepare the ground for strong ties.

There is a necessity to hold joint economic commissions for identifying the grounds and opportunities for mutual cooperation, he added.

Deputy speaker of the Ukrainian parliament also highlighted the importance of increasing mutual cooperation between the two countries and said Kiev has numerous plans to enhance relations with Tehran in various areas such as science, culture, education, and economy.

Holding joint economic commissions can also accelerate the implementation of the plans, he added.