Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Sunday Tehran welcomes constant expansion of relations with all Central Asian countries, particularly Uzbekistan.
Raisi made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Sardor Umurzakov, according to the Iranian presidency's website.
The two sides are willing to develop and deepen all-out relations, he said, adding that "we are determined to take massive steps toward the prosperity and development of Iran and Uzbekistan by activating and using all capacities."
Umurzakov, who is also Uzbekistan's minister of investments and foreign trade, said his visit to Tehran is aimed at exploring ways to develop all-out ties.
He also expressed Tashkent's resolve to further deepen relations with Tehran in trade, economy, investment, transportation, transit and culture.
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