Iran Hails New World Order in Favor of Independent States
Raisi, who is on an official visit to Venezuela on the first leg of a three-nation trip to Latin America, made the remarks at a joint meeting of the high-ranking delegations of Iran and Venezuela on Monday afternoon. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was also present at the meeting.
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The Iranian president said Tehran and Caracas have managed to improve "strategic" relations in recent years, but they should swiftly implement the previously signed agreements to upgrade ties to higher levels given diverse mutual capacities, Press TV reported.
He added that Iran has capabilities in the field of exporting technical-engineering services and processing agricultural and mineral products.
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"The Iranian nation has gained valuable experience and achievements in the field of science and technology thanks to its resistance against the arrogant system and (success to) overcome the sanctions," Raisi said, expressing Tehran's readiness to share them with Venezuela.
Iran and Venezuela are determined to increase their trade volume to $10 billion in the medium term and further increase them to $20 dollars, he added.
Speaking at a joint press conference earlier in the day, the Iranian and Venezuelan presidents announced their decision to increase the volume of bilateral trade to $20 billion.
The press conference was preceded by an official ceremony during which the two countries' ministers and other top officials signed a total of 19 cooperation agreements and memorandums of understanding.