Albania calls for expanded economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, April 3 – Iranian news agency MNA reported Tuesday on Albania’s interest to increase economic ties with Iran. President of the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Albania (UCCIAL) said the chamber is keen to expand economic ties with Iran. In a meeting with Iranian ambassador to Albania, the Albanian official voiced the readiness of the south European country to help develop ties between Albanian and Iranian firms. Ilir Zhilla explained the chamber is eager to develop relation with other countries, particularly Iran, Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) reported. The chamber plans to pay the way for mutual cooperation of Iranian and Albanian traders and for attraction of capitals through holding exhibitions, added the official. “To this end, we welcome negotiations with Iran’s Chamber of Commerce.” Ambassador Eqbali Zarech, elaborating on Iran’s growing economy, said that the Islamic Republic is prepared to participate in Albanian reconstruction projects and to expand bilateral relations.