He proposed that in line with talks to finalize the Convention, the
littoral states hold talks about moving towards the full lifting of visa requirements among the five countries, cooperation in free zones, expansion of tourism, establishment of a joint investment fund and joint firms for transportation and unification of customs tariffs.
They include the agreement on trade and economic cooperation among the Caspian
littoral states, designed to promote the comprehensive strengthening and expansion of mutually beneficial economic ties.
Referring to wide-scale disorders in the Middle East region, Zarif said the Persian Gulf
littoral states are facing a historical test to prove their capabilities in administrating and controlling the region through collective contribution in order to resolve disputes and change existing challenges to new opportunities in dealing with the rampant threats.
"We are ready to help the Caspian Sea
littoral states to export their energy to other countries via Iran, Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman," Zarif said, addressing the 47th meeting of a special workgroup tasked with drawing up the legal regime of the Caspian Sea.
TEHRAN (FNA)- Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri urged all the administrative agencies particularly Chabahar officials to pursue expansion of ties with Indian Ocean
littoral states and inking cooperation document with them.
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ebrahim Rahimpour underlined the country's emphasis on boosting cooperation with the Caspian Sea
littoral states.
He referred to a meeting held in Russia in June attended by the Caspian Sea
littoral states' navy commanders, and said, "During the forum, a draft agreement for cooperation in different arenas to establish security in the Persian Gulf was worked out to be studied in the summit of these countries' leaders in future."
Recognized that the Agreement between the Governments of the Caspian
Littoral States on Trade-Economic Cooperation and the Agreement between the Caspian
Littoral States on Cooperation in the field of Transport contribute to further strengthening and development of collaboration between the
littoral states in the economic sphere;
Summary: TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran is resolute to strengthen and bolster relations with Caspian Sea
littoral states in various trade and production fields, Iranian Deputy Industry Minister and Chief Executive of Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) Mohammad Baqer Aali said.