Tehran, Kiev eye expansion of bilateral ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for expansion of ties with Ukraine.

At a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin in Tehran Rouhani welcomed cooperation with Kiev in various fields particularly in the transit and energy sectors, IRNA news agency reported.

Calling for cooperation between the private sectors of both countries Rouhani said that interactions between banking sectors will pave the way for the enhancement of trade ties.

Rouhani further touched upon security issues saying peace and stability in Eastern Europe is of high importance for the Islamic Republic.

In turn, Pavlo Klimkin also expressed Kiev's interest in close ties with Tehran.

/By Trend/