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Zarif who is in India to take part in an international conference added it was also suggested that India opens a branch in the southeastern port city of Chabahar to facilitate financial exchanges between the two countries.
The Iranian minister said he had a meeting with the Indian prime minister who had a positive approach to Tehran-New Delhi relations.
He urged Iranian businesses to use national currency in their trade overseas saying Tehran regards the settlement of monetary issues with New Delhi a strategic step.
Zarif departed for Mumbai on Thursday to hold meetings with Iranian traders and local Indian officials.
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