Iran, Italy plan long-term trade ties -- Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug 5 (KUNA) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif has said both Iran and Italy are focusing their efforts to come up with plans for balanced and long-term trade and economic ties.
According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Zarif made the remarks in a meeting, late on Tuesday, with visiting Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni who arrived here with Minister of Economic Development Federica Guidi heading a team of senior directors of the industries sector and state-run and private economic enterprises.
The two ministers discussed bilateral relations and consulted on regional crises and international issues.
On his part, Gentiloni expressed his country's determination to raise the level of cooperation with Iran and added that he was hopeful that the nuclear deal will prove to be a successful case in the settlement of disputed issues.
He also expressed hope that continued cooperation on various issues can be effective in maintaining regional and international stability. (end) mw.gta