Tehran-SANA
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed that one of his country's priorities is to develop and strengthen strategic relations with neighboring countries, especially in the areas of trade and economy.
Fars News Agency quoted Rouhani as saying during the "second meeting to develop cooperation with neighbors and discuss ways to strengthen relations with neighboring countries" that the Iranian people and government have always been on the side of friendly, brotherly and neighboring peoples and governments, and they welcome the expansion of bilateral and regional relations with neighbors, referring to his country's endeavor with everyone. In the region and the neighborhood to develop all the region.
Rouhani added that the harmonious and shared economy in the region would contribute to ensuring peace and security in the region, noting that the historical and cultural ties between the peoples of the region are a firm pillar for developing and strengthening cooperation with neighboring countries.
Rouhani stressed that foreign relations have a broader meaning than foreign policy, and said that foreign policy is the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in the field of foreign relations, all ministries enjoy the opportunity for external communication and exchanges, and they must use all capabilities to achieve this.