MNA � Deputy FM for European and American Affairs is visiting the Netherlands and has met country�s Foreign Minister Bert Koenders.

Mr. Majid�Takht-Ravanchi received Dutch government�s condolences for the death of Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani by Mr. Koenders, who also said his fellow government would recognize JCPOA still a binding deal; �the Dutch government hails improvement of ties with Iran; we share with Iran concerns over terrorism and extremism, on which Iran would offer excellent help with fighting terrorism to Europe as well as the Netherlands,� he told the meeting.

Takht-Ravanchi for his part called for continued contacts and exchanges on region�s important problems as in Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq; on bilateral ties, he believed Iran�s oil and gas sector would be a ground for cooperation along with other sectors such as agriculture and renewable energies; turning to terrorism, deputy-FM held that in defeating ISIL, which had been far too evident, Iran�s role had been undeniable.

Still in a related story, Takht-Ravanchi addressed briefly the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies during his visit. His addressed focused on Iran�s positions on regional and international issues as well as bilateral relations.

�The Islamic Republic of Iran has unparalleled capacities in the region to absorb foreign investments with its ranking surprisingly high as 17th in the global economy rating; we believe Iran and the EU could be in a constant dialogue through which to help close positions and come to an understanding of the international conditions,� Takht-Ravanchi briefly said.