Envoy: No obstacle can disrupt Iran-South Korea ties

He made the remarks during his visit to an industrial unit in the city of Amol.

Concerning delay in issuing visa for Iranian businessmen by South Korea, the ambassador said, 'We are trying to make it in less than 24 hours after receiving written request.'

Seung Ho said Mazandaran Province has noticeable possibilities in tourism sector, nice climate and warm-welcoming people are good beginning for creating relations between the province and South Korea.

During his 3-day visit to the province, Seung Ho has visited Caviar Processing factory, breeding flower and ornament plants, manufacturing agricultural tools as well as holding talks with provincial economic activists.

Deputy Governor General of the province in economic affairs coordination and development of human resources Hassan Kheirian-pour also told IRNA that to make operational these visits, 'We request the ambassador to hold specialized meetings between companies and officials of both sides.'

Mazandaran is ready for the presence of South Korean investors, even for joint venture projects, he added.

Kim Seung Ho arrived in the province on Tuesday afternoon and had meetings with governor general, members of provincial chamber of commerce and paid visits to a number of agricultural projects.

Trade exchange volume between Iran and South Korea is 10 billion dollars now, but the two sides have already agreed to increase the level.

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