IRNA - Iran and Turkey stressed on Sunday their readiness to further develop their bilateral ties as the two neighbors eye closer relations.

�The Islamic Republic of Iran is fully prepared to develop ties with the friendly and fraternal country, Turkey,� Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a phone conversation on the occasion of Muslims� Eid al-Adha on Sunday.

Rouhani also called for fast implementation of joint projects between Iran and Turkey.

Erdogan also noted Ankara�s readiness to expand and develop bilateral ties with Tehran.

Millions of Muslims all around the world will celebrate the Eid al-Adha on Monday in a ceremony that puts an end to the annual Hajj rituals.