"Iran considers no limit for development of cooperation with Kyrgyzstan, specially in the trade and economic fields," Zarif said on Wednesday, 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.
During his one-day trip to Bishkek, Zarif is expected to meet with the Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev and the country’s Foreign Minister Erlan Abdyldaev.
Iranian foreign minister is scheduled to attend a joint press conference and a lunch banquette with his Kyrgyz counterpart.
Zarif at the end of his one-day visit to Georgia and holding talks with senior officials of the country departed Tbilisi for Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday evening.
Foreign minister has been visiting 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.
