Iran, Serbia mull expansion of bilateral ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Serbian counterpart Tomislav Nikolic have conferred in Tehran.

During the meeting, the sides called for expansion of bilateral ties in various fields, IRNA news agency reported.

"Tehran and Belgrade can use the existing conditions for the expansion of bilateral ties," IRNA quoted Rouhani as saying at the meeting April 17.

President Rouhani also described terrorism as a major threat to the world and called for unity in fighting terrorism.

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic has arrived in Tehran on an unofficial visit to attend the opening of the 5th International Symposium of World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

Tomislav Nikolic is also expected to meet Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Affairs Sorena Sattari.