During the meeting, Amirabdollahian stated: “We are interested in expanding our relations with all neighbors, including the UAE, based on the neighbor-oriented policy.”

The Iranian foreign minister also emphasized on the need for regional countries to cooperate for stability and peace in the region.

He also stressed the necessity to use the existing capacities in the development of relations between the two countries, forming a high commission for cooperation between the two countries, organizing consular relations and facilitating the activities of Iranian educational, services and medical institutions in the UAE.

Fort his part, the ambassador of the UAE expressed his satisfaction with resumption of his stay in Iran, and considered the high economic and commercial capacities of both countries as an important factor in promoting bilateral relations.

He also expounded the views of top UAE officials regarding the good bilateral relations and activation of relevant committees and exchanging delegations between the two countries. (ILKHA)