IRNA � Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad zarif called for European Union more effective role in regional and international issues.

Zarif made the remarks Friday in a meeting with First Vice-President of the Parliament of Austria Karl-Heinz.

During the meeting, both sides emphasized promoting bilateral cooperation in banking.

They also held talks on holding consultations between both countries senior officials, fighting terrorism and extremism, developing economic cooperation in small and medium-sized industries.

Meanwhile, Karl-Heinz addressed the meeting saying investment in Iran is safe.

Karl-Heinz is in Tehran to participate in President Hassan Rouhani inauguration ceremony which is slated to be held on August 5 in Tehran.