Iran, Thailand can resume exchange of delegations, tourists: FM

As Iran and Thailand have managed to overcome the critical situation caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, they can now resume reciprocal visits by political and trade delegations and revive the tourist industry, the Iranian foreign minister said.

According to  Press TV, in a telephone conversation on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai discussed different topics, including bilateral political and economic issues and the Vienna talks.

The Iranian foreign minister congratulated the Thai National Day and highlighted the 400-year history of relations between the two countries.

Amirabdollahian emphasized Iran's interest in expanding relations with Thailand and invited his Thai counterpart to visit Tehran.

He also stated that the two countries have been able to overcome the coronavirus crisis, noting that from now on political and trade delegations as well as tourists can resume their trips to the two countries.

The top diplomat also voiced Iran’s readiness to hold a joint economic and trade commission between the two countries.

Amirabdollahian noted that the new Iranian administration pursues a foreign policy that focuses on Asia, and in this regard, Thailand has a special place, according to the Foreign Ministry’s website.

For his part, the Thai foreign minister expressed his readiness to hold a joint economic commission and expand trade relations with Iran, including in the fields of steel, rice and fuel.

While emphasizing Bangkok's determination to fully expand relations, the Thai top diplomat invited his Iranian counterpart to visit Thailand.

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