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Bosnia & Herzegovina can help Iran enter EU markets

Politics Materials 25 October 2016 13:58 (UTC +04:00)
Bosnia and Herzegovina can facilitate Iran’s entry into the European markets, said Bakir Izetbegovic, head of presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia & Herzegovina can help Iran enter EU markets

Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 25

By Fatih Karimov – Trend:

Bosnia and Herzegovina can facilitate Iran’s entry into the European markets, said Bakir Izetbegovic, head of presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Izetbegovic made the remarks during a joint press conference with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran Oct. 25, IRINN TV reported.

He said the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or nuclear deal) has provided good grounds for development of bilateral relations between Iran and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

He further said that Tehran and Sarajevo must take steps to facilitate grounds for mutual investment.

“We will sign agreements for cooperation between the small and medium-sized enterprises of the two countries,” Izetbegovic said, adding that facilitating visa issuance and easing bank cooperation are two necessary measures, which should be taken by both countries.

He also referred to tourism as a good sector for cooperation between the two sides.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Izetbegovic said Iran and Bosnia and Herzegovina will cooperate in fighting terrorism and extremism, and promoting the true image of Islam.

Rouhani, for his part, said that Iran and Bosnia and Herzegovina enjoy friendly ties from beginning, underlining that the JCPOA has provided grounds for development of relations between the two countries.

He said the two parties discussed regional issues as well, highlighting extremism and terrorism as common threats to both countries.

Peaceful coexistence was emphasized by two sides as a basis for peace and stability, Rouhani added.

He also said that promoting moderate Islam can form a basis for peaceful coexistence of all people.

Izetbegovic arrived in Tehran on Oct. 25 morning and held a meeting with Rouhani after an official welcome ceremony.

There has been a growing enthusiasm for closer ties with Iran after the JCPOA came into force last January.

Rouhani has already announced that Tehran welcomes warmer ties with the European countries, noting that such cooperation will greatly contribute to the settlement of regional and international issues.

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