Iran is a reliable partner for Europe: Iranian FM

TEHRAN,Jan.16(MNA) – Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said that Iran is a reliable partner for Italy and other European countries, particularly in the energy sector. During a meeting with Italy’s new ambassador to Tehran on Tuesday, Salehi also said, “Italy and Iran are two very important countries.” The Italian ambassador, who submitted a copy of his credentials to Salehi, called Iran a strategically important country and expressed hope that relations between the two countries would be increased.