Tehran and Athens signed three political and economical MoUs on Monday.
Iran’s first Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri officially welcomed Greek
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at S'adabad Palace on Monday and discussed
bilateral issues and cooperation between the two countries.
The two sides inked three momernda of understaning for political
cooperation, memorandum of development to cancel visa regime and bilateral
cooperation roadmap.
During their meeting on bilateral issues, Jahangiri pointed to the
long-standing relations between Iran and Greece, saying that the two countries
enjoy historically rich civilizations and hold universal responsibility to
tackle extremism and violence in the today world.
Noting that the Islamic Republic of Iran has prepared a regional and
international bilateral roadmap to promote its political and economic
relations, Jahangiri said Tehran welcomes the development of cooperation in all
sectors with Athens.
Implementation of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has prepared
ground for a much-anticipated economic boom and the expansion of cooperation
between Iran and the world.
Alexis Tsipras, for his part, hailed JCPOA as a new window to Iran-Europe
ties and underlined that Iran is a strong and powerful country in the region
and establishing peace and stability in the Middle Eastis not possible,
if Iran's role is ignored.
He underlined that Iran and Greece enjoy rich cultural and historical
background which is a strong foundation for the development of relations
between the two countries.
"The two countries are required to increase cooperation in the cultural
sector too,” he added.
In recent years, Tsipras said, many innocent people have been forced to
leave their homes and migrate to Europe due to the terrorist attacks and
military intervention in the region; imposing difficult conditions and cost on
Europe, particularly on Greece.
He expressed willingness to resolve Syrian crisis, saying that Greece wants
peace in Syria and establishing a religious and political interaction among all
groups in the Arab country.
Regarding bilateral cooperation, Tsipras underlined that Tehran and Athens,
to best use available resources and opportunities, could hold a wide range of
cooperation in the fields of energy, shipping, trade, tourism and new
technologies.
Pointing to the presence of dozens of representatives from Greek companies
among his accompanying delegation, Greek prime minister said Greece as a member
of European Union, can play a key role to develop Tehran’s ties with the other
members of EU during the post-sanctions era.
He also referred to the direct flight route between Tehran and Athens,
expressing hope the move would establish the flight on a daily basis.
(
Mehr News)