Tabriz, IRNA – Head of Turkey- Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group Osman Nuri Gülaçar said that cultural commonalities between Iran and Turkey have contributed to deepening of bilateral ties.

Gülaçar made the remarks on Sunday while paying a visit to Iran’s East Azarbaijan pavilion in the International Tourism Fair in Van city, eastern Turkey.

He expressed content over East Azerbaijan Province’s active participation in the fair and urged expansion of ties and paving the way for Turkish tourists to be able to visit the province.

Gülaçar who represents Van city in Turkish Parliament also said that the exchange of Iran and Turkey visitors would contribute to further proximity of governments.

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