Tehran, YJC. Indian Ambassador has met with Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare officials.
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Mehre News Agency reports that on Wednesday the Indian Ambassador
to Iran D.P. Srivastava met with Mohammad Taghi Hosseini, Vice Chancellor of
the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare in international
affairs, and Gholamhossein Hosseini Nia, Deputy in Cooperative Affairs.
In this meeting, proposed by the Indian Ambassador, the
conditions of developing cooperation were discussed.
Hosseini said that there are strong opportunities in
economic units under the Ministry, including the cooperative section, as well
as in organizations related to the Ministry, expressing Iran’s willingness to
expand commercial relations with India.
The Indian Ambassador said in turn "The Islamic Republic of Iran
has purchased worth $4.3 from India via Rupees. Despite sanctions, India will
continue its cooperation with Iran.”
Hosseini Nia then stated "The Islamic Republic of Iran is
the first country in the world in some horticultural products.”
"For example,” he added "one of our cooperatives is in
cooperation with 27 firms in oil extraction. This cooperative and the related
firms enjoy many facilities in the processing of oil and oilseeds, as well as a
college on the industry of oil.”
In the session it was decided that a workgroup be assigned
to facilitate cooperation in commerce.