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Rouhani’s Italy visit to open new chapter in ties

Politics Materials 27 January 2016 12:10 (UTC +04:00)
President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Italy will trigger the expansion of bilateral ties between Italy and Iran, the country's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif believes.
Rouhani’s Italy visit to open new chapter in ties

Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 27

By Khalid Kazimov - Trend:

President Hassan Rouhani's visit to Italy will trigger the expansion of bilateral ties between Italy and Iran, the country's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif believes.

"Opening a new chapter in close cooperation with Italy- both in economy and trade, and in combating extremism," Zarif tweeted Jan. 27.

President Rouhani heading a high-ranking political and economic delegation arrived in Italy on 25 Jan on the first leg of his four-day Euro tour.

During the visit, Iran and Italy signed a number of contracts worth at $18.4 billion covering various sectors including health and transportation.

Rouhani who is the first Iranian president who pays an official visit to the EU over the past 10 years will leave Italy for France today.

Rouhani is expected to discuss the securing of a number of significant trade deals with French officials and companies including aircraft manufacturer Airbus.

It was earlier announced that the Iranian president would discuss purchasing 100 aircraft from Airbus during his visit to France.

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