Tehran, Sept 12, IRNA � Acting foreign minister Morteza Sarmadi said on Saturday that held consultations with South Korean officials as a significant step in line the two governments resolve to counter spread of extremism and terrorism in the region.

In a meeting with the South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun, Sarmadi said that Iran and South Korea have longstanding ties.
He said that increased political ties and consultations will help discover new areas of cooperation and contribute to investment and transfer of technology and strengthening economic ties.
Underlining Iran's positive role to establish regional security and stability, he hoped that meetings with South Korean officials will help devise a suitable mechanism for joint cooperation in regional and international issues such as countering spread of extremism and terrorism.
Kim Hong-kyun, for his part, referred to successful results of Iran-G5+1 nuclear talks, saying that his country is keen on development of ties and opening of a new chapter in political, economic and cultural ties between the two countries.
He also called for regular political consultations in line with the international campaign against terrorism.

By IRNA