President Ebrahim Raisi has underscored the importance of maintaining security on Iran�s common border with Turkey, saying terrorism must be fought with in all of its manifestations.

The Iranian chief executive made the remarks during a press conference with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Tehran on Tuesday. The Turkish president arrived in the Iranian capital on Monday evening for a two-day visit at the invitation of Raisi, who received him during an official ceremony.

Pointing to the countries� cooperation on security issues, Raisi said, �[the issue of] border security was emphasized between Tehran and Ankara as well as the fight against terrorism, narcotics, and organized crime.�

�[Terrorism] might assume different names. [However] terrorism translates into endangerment of people�s security and must be fought with no matter its name, so that security can be provided for the borders,� the Iranian president noted.

�The two powerful countries could play a very important role in [reinforcement of] regional and international security,� he added.

The Turkish head of state is expected to join Raisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has also arrived in Tehran on an official visit, for a summit focusing on Syria.

Bilateral ties

Erdogan�s visit would �undoubtedly, serve as a turning point in expansion of the bilateral ties, Raisi said, adding that the countries were �serious� regarding the development of their relations.

The level of the countries� trade ties could reach $30 billion, namely three times their current level, the Iranian president said.

Earlier during the trip, the two sides signed eight memoranda of cooperation concerning such issues as devising a comprehensive plan for long-term bilateral cooperation, provision of support for small economic agencies, cooperation in the area of radio and television, and cooperation between Iran�s Investment and Economic Assistance Organization and the Turkish Presidency�s Investment Office.

Erdogan, for his part, underlined the importance that fighting terrorist organizations had for the countries, saying, �We should confront terrorist organizations with all-out solidarity.�

The Turkish president also noted that the coronavirus pandemic had come in the way of expansion of the countries� trade ties, voicing hope that Tehran and Ankara would be able to help the current level of the ties reach the $30 billion benchmark.

The Turkish head of state is expected to join Raisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has also arrived in Tehran on an official visit, for a summit focusing on Syria.

 

 

By PRESS TV