Mehran, Ilam Prov, Oct 10, IRNA Iraqi Minister of TourismLava al-Samism said his country is keen to promote trade and economic relations with Iran.
Al-Samism made the remarks in a meeting with governor of the Mehran border terminal Hojjatollah Nasiripour in this western province.
The Iraqi minister voiced Baghdads readiness to further boost friendly ties with Tehran.
For his part, Nasiripour called for facilitating exchange of passengers and transport of goods through launching a terminal by the Iraqi side.