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29.09.2011

Belarus-Iran political cooperation increasingly vibrant

MINSK, 29 September (BelTA) – The political cooperation between Belarus and Iran is increasingly vibrant, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Belarusian National Assembly Vladimir Andreichenko said as he met with Ambassador of Iran Seyyed Abdollah Hosseini on 29 September, BelTA has learned.

Vladimir Andreichenko said that recent visits of the officials of the two countries prove that the cooperation is a success. The commission on trade and economic cooperation is working efficiently, inter-parliamentary ties are developing. “We are interested in the visit of Chairman of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran Ali Larijani to Belarus,” Vladimir Andreichenko said.

He also said that Prime Minister of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich may pay a visit to Iran in 2012.

Seyyed Abdollah Hosseini, in turn, stressed that MPs are people’s representatives. They play a crucial role in the cooperation of countries. He noted that Belarus’ policy is based on the principles of global righteousness. Thus Belarus supported the people of Palestine. Seyyed Abdollah Hosseini expressed hope that heads of the Belarusian parliamentary chambers will take part in the conference dedicated to the problem of Palestine.