S Korea, Iran to forge closer ties
South Korea has called for the opening of a new chapter in Tehran-Seoul relations.
According to Press TV, South Korean National Assembly Speaker Kang Chang-hee following a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Ali Larijani on Sunday in Tehran said “Iran-South Korea ties have a 50-year-old history, but we want to start a new phase in relations between the two countries.”
He added "Iran is a very important country in the Middle East and South Korea is willing to cooperate with Iran. Our technical expertise together with Iran’s rich resources -like oil and gas plus the mines- can lead to desirable economic activities which will benefit both countries.”
The top South Korean official said “This is my first visit to Iran as the South Korean National Assembly speaker, and I want to see what I have formerly heard about the Iranian history and culture.”
During their meeting, Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani also stressed the expansion of commercial ties between Iran and South Korea with regard to the two countries’ common economic and cultural interests.
Source: irib.ir
