TEHRAN, Iran, August 29. Iran is seeking to expand trade with Qatar, said the chairman of Iran Trade Promotion Organization Alireza Peymanpak, Trend reports citing Mehr News Agency.
Iran can expand commodity exports to Qatar, especially during the World Cup games in which the country might face low commodity supply, Peymanpak said.
The two countries have solved the issue of money transfer by establishing foreign exchange offices and cooperation of several Qatari banks, he noted.
The official underlined the Iranian President's visit to Qatar and the visit of the Emir of Qatar to Tehran which have created a good opportunity to attract investment and boost trade cooperation between the two countries.
Peymanpak pointed out that Qataris are interested in small-scale projects in oil, gas, and petrochemical and road building with Iran's cooperation
Iran is expected to organize exhibitions in the Qatari capital of Doha on the occasion of the Qatar 2022 World Cup to expand trade.