Tehran(IP) - The President of Iran expressed satisfaction with the presence of the Emir of Qatar in Iran, saying that Qatar, as a friendly and brotherly country, could be a hub for the development of trade, economic and maritime relations between the two countries.

Iran Press/Iran News: The Iranian president Hassan Rouhani in the evening of Sunday 12th January in a joint meeting with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al- Thani, the Emir of Qatar, said that we hope that we can take an important step in developing relationship between Doha-Tehran.

He added that the expansion of relations and cooperation between Iran and Qatar is important for the two nations and meeting their interests and the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to take new steps in the economic and commercial relations of the two countries.

Referring to the great potentials and capacities of investment in various sectors such as agriculture, industry and hotel industry in our country, Rouhani made the remark that Qatari economic activists and the private sector can also take this opportunity and invest more in joint projects to advance the economic cooperation. 

Referring to Iran's progress in various sectors of science and technology, knowledge-based activities and services in the water and electricity sectors, Rouhani also highlighted that we are ready to transfer our experiences in these sectors to Qatar.

The Iranian president underlined the importance of developing bilateral relations and tourism between the two countries, adding that the establishment of a joint commission on cooperation between the two countries to accelerate the implementation of bilateral agreements and planning for the development of comprehensive relations between the two countries is essential.

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Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, also commending the Islamic Republic of Iran for its hospitality of the Qatari delegation, officially invited Rouhani to travel to Doha and stated Iran- Qatar friendship and relations are rooted in history, which has fortunately developed and strengthened in recent years, and expressed hope this trip is a good step towards further expanding Tehran-Doha relations and accelerating the implementation of mutual agreements.

Referring to holding a joint commission on cooperation between the two countries in the near future, the Emir of Qatar noted that we urge the committee members to address various issues of interest to the two countries that could contribute to the development, strengthening and consolidation of Tehran-Doha relations in general. 

Qatar's emir said that Iran and Qatar have always consulted and cooperated in various regional and international developments at different levels. We believe that increasing tension in the region is never in the interest of regional countries and the world and what we saw from Iran on regional issues has always been wisdom and tact.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani added that we believe that we should cooperate with the Islamic Republic of Iran as an influential country to maintain security in this region and any security cooperation in this region without the presence of Iran is of no value. 

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