Iran Press/ Europe: The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Belgrade, Rashid Hassanpour, met with the Minister of Trade, Tourism and Communications of Serbia, Tatjana Matic, referring to the political will of the two sides to develop bilateral cooperation, said: Due to common cultural and artistic backgrounds, visas and direct flights between Tehran and Belgrade should be facilitated.
Expressing hope for the Serbian President's visit to Iran in the near future and the opening of a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries, Hassanpour said: "Iran-Serbia trade has increased in the last two years despite unilateral and oppressive US sanctions."
The Serbian Minister of Trade, Tourism, and Communications referring to Belgrade's readiness to develop trade and tourism cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed hope that cooperation between the two countries in the field of tourism would increase by solving the problem of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Tatiana Matic also stressed the need for an agreement between Iran and Serbia on a joint payment system to continue cooperation, saying that talks on a free trade agreement and a joint commission are essential for continued cooperation between the two countries.
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