Raisi made the remarks in a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Tehran on Tuesday, noting that terrorism may have different kinds, but fighting terrorism under any name is necessary in order to guarantee the security of borders and states.
Border security has been discussed by Turkish and Iranian officials, Raisi said, adding that both Ankara and Tehran also held talks on fighting terrorism, drug trafficking and organized crimes.
Moreover, the president called for developing cooperation in regional affairs, noting that both sides stressed the need for observing territorial integrity of Syria.
As to President Erdogan's visit to Tehran, Ayatollah Raisi emphasized that the trip is undoubtedly a turning point in improving the level of mutual ties, because both nations are determined to increase interactions.
Raisi went on to say that Turkish and Iranian officials have discussed expansion of economic and trade ties, because they are of the opinion that the level of cooperation is not sufficient given the existing capacities.
The establishment of industrial towns as well as joint technological and scientific parks have been among the issues of interest during the talks with President Erdogan, he said, noting that the two countries are keen on using the capabilities of knowledge-based companies.
The two sides also discussed the extension of a 25-year contract to transfer Iran's gas to Turkey, President Raisi said, adding that Ankara and Tehran want to expand investments in both countries.
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