BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 9. The
implementation of free trade agreements and the creation of a joint
free trade zone is considered a turning point in the history of
trade and economic relations between Iran and Belarus, Iran's
Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade, Mohammad Atabak, said,
Trend reports.
He made the remark at the 18th meeting of the Iran-Belarus Joint
Commission on Economic Cooperation in Tehran on December 8.
According to him, the development of relations between the two
countries will create new opportunities for constructive
interaction and a sustainable economy in the region.
Atabek stated that the main focus is on increasing trade
turnover between Iran and Belarus in parallel with the development
of relations.
The Iranian minister noted that there are currently a number of
unresolved issues between the two countries.
''These issues, including banking issues, credit documentation, the
issuance of visas to businesspeople, and the resolution of problems
faced by truck drivers, will contribute to the further development
of relations,'' he added.
The official noted that the chambers of commerce of the two
countries, having familiarized themselves with the situation of
business people and industrial entrepreneurs, could expand contacts
by holding exhibitions and creating advisory councils.
