Stressing that Iran is ready to provide Turkiye's energy need in long-term, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani noted that they could convert sanctions into the opportunity with good management.

Speaking on Thursday in a meeting with business executives of Iran and Turkiye, President Hassan Rouhani added, "We are able to turn sanctions into an opportunity for interweaving the economies of Iran and Turkiye with proper management."

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a statement at a meeting consisting of businessmen Iran and Turkey expressed can meet energy needs in the long term, Iran, Turkey, "Good governance with sanctions into an opportunity we can connect Iran and Turkey's economy." said.

Noting that none power should effect on the Turkiye-Iran relations apart from international legislation and people's benefits, Rouhani said: "We should go towards free trade from preferential trade. We are ready to support and provide the necessary conditions for the presence of Turkish investors in the Iranian energy market."

Rouhani also said, "Presence of the Presidents of the two countries in the meeting of the private sectors indicates that cooperation between the businesspeople of the two countries is highly supported."

He continued, "Iran and Turkiye are two secure countries in the region that have taken great steps in combatting terrorism and establishing peace and development."

"Our security is dependent upon the other's," President Rouhani added, "Economic activity is not possible without security, support and financial aid," (ILKHA)