Hungarian Foreign and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó arrived in Tehran to meet with Iranian officials and hold the second round of the joint economic cooperation commission.
He met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and discussed issues of mutual interest.
Reviewing the dimensions of relations between the two countries in the economic, political and cultural fields, Amirabdollahian expressed hope that this trip and the upcoming programs will be the source of change in the development of relations between the two countries in various fields.
He mentioned the historical relations between the two countries as an opportunity that can be on the path of progress and development of relations.
Amirabdollahian considered the presence of more than 2,500 Iranian students and professors in Hungary as a good opportunity to help expand cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
Hungarian Foreign and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó, for his part, emphasized his country's view on cooperation based on mutual respect.
The Hungarian foreign minister outlined his country's resolve for expanding cooperation with East and Asia based on the government's policy since 2010 as well.
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