Iran is ready to promote economic cooperation with Asian states, particularly in energy field, first Deputy Foreign Minister Ali-Reza Sheikh Attar said on Thursday. Â
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Addressing the second Euro-Asia Economic Forum, the officials said Iran is one of the major sources of energy in the region given its potentials and capacities in this connection.Â
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The two-day forum opened in the city of Xi’an, capital of northwestern Shaanxi province Thursday morning with the participation of 1,400 delegates from more that 20 countries including Iran.Â
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Attar encouraged all Asians as well as other countries to “use the chance” and promote their cooperation with Tehran in economic fields, energy in particular.Â
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He noted that Tehran had adopted new policies to facilitate foreign investment in the country.Â
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IRNAÂ