“The development of relations between Iran and Kyrgyzstan is going to benefit both nations and promote regional and global peace and stability,” Zarif said during the meeting in the Kyrgyz capital today.
He reiterated that 25 years of cooperation between Tehran and Bishkek as well as a growing trend of mutual relations between Iran and Kyrgyzstan undoubtedly are going to forge regional and global peace and stability.
“Stability, development and well-being in Kyrgyzstan and Iran are one and the same; for the same reason Iran sees no limits to expand ties with Kyrgyzstan in all spheres,” the Iranian foreign minister said.
Zarif also said that Tehran and Bishkek have agreed to continue consultations.
“We also agreed to exchange views on regional issues, extremism, terrorism and illicit drugs,” Zarif added.
Zarif visited three countries of Turkmenistan, Georgia and Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of his counterparts and on occasion of the 25th independence anniversary of these three countries.
In relevant remarks earlier on Wednesday, the Iranian top diplomat voiced Tehran's readiness to develop trade and economic relations with the Kyrgyzstan.
"Iran considers no limit for development of cooperation with Kyrgyzstan, specially in the trade and economic fields," Zarif said, addressing a Trade and Economic Conference in Kyrgyzstan's capital.
The Iranian foreign minister said that Iran was one of the first countries that recognized Kyrgyzstan independence, adding, “We will not forget the friends who were helpful in hard times."
Zarif also pointed to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to Bishkek in December 2016, and said, “Ground is ready for development of cooperation between the two states."
The Iranian foreign minister called for execution of previous agreements inked between Iran and Kyrgyzstan, and said, "The two countries have good potential for cooperation in the fields of science, technology, energy, construction, agriculture, husbandry, industry and mining.
Zarif underlined that Iran attaches importance to progress, development, security and stability of Kyrgyzstan.
“We need to make a serious effort to facilitate entrepreneurs’ relations in all fields in particular in financial and banking sectors," the Iranian foreign minister added.