Thursday, January 19, 2012

Turkish PM Reiterates Ankara's Support for Iran's Peaceful N. Program

FARS NEWS AGENCY: TEHRAN - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi renewed his country's support for Tehran's peaceful nuclear program.

Erdogan said Turkey always supported Iran's peaceful nuclear activities and thought cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency will help settle the issue.

During the meeting Wednesday night, the two officials also reviewed bilateral ties and explored ways of promoting Tehran-Ankara relations.

The Turkish prime minister voiced Turkey's readiness to expand cooperation with Iran in all possible areas.

He also expressed the interest of his country in exchanging views with Iran on regional issues with an aim of consolidating security, peace and stability in the region. » | FNA | Thursday, January 19, 2012