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An official at Ministry of Energy reported on formation of a joint working group between Iran and Italy to expand ties in water and electricity sectors.
Hamidreza Tashayoei, Head of Export Promotion and Logistics at the Iranian Ministry of Energy, made the remarks at a meeting with Italy’s economy attaché to Tehran Carmelo Ficarra in Tehran.
The Iranian side described Italy as an outstanding country who has held constructive cooperation with Iran following implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
“Strategic and special relations exist between Tehran and Rome and, given the sensitivity and vastness of water and electricity industry in Iran, proper venues for cooperation are available between the two sides,” he underlined.
He recalled signing of a cooperation agreement in the field of renewable energies on the sidelines of Italian PM’s earlier visit to Tehran saying “Iran is eager to broaden cooperation with Italy in water and electricity fields.”
He suggested forming a working group in Tehran or Rome to pursue bilateral relations adding that the initiative could pave the path for joint educational, research and industrial projects.
