JCPOA paves way for boosting Iran-Malaysia economic cooperation

Speaking in a meeting with Ali Nobakht-Haqiqi, a visiting member of Iran-Malaysia Parliamentary Friendship Group who is currently in Malaysian capital, Keong said that the post-JCPOA opportunities should be used in line with the interests of the Iranian and Malaysian nations.

The landmark nuclear deal was signed in July 2015 between Iran and the world six major powers (the US, Britain, Russia, France and China plus Germany). It ended more than a decade of nuclear dispute between the two sides.

Hailing the increasing trend of relations between Iran and Malaysia, Keong hoped that bilateral ties would reach its previous high levels as soon as possible.

Describing cultural and religious commonalities as effective factors in promotion of mutual interaction, particularly in the fields of trade, economy and agriculture, he underlined the need for using the ‘Halal’ brand in food products.

Meanwhile, the Iranian official said that establishment of Iran-Malaysia Parliamentary Friendship Group in the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) could be translated as a sign of Tehran’s willingness in expanding its ties with Kuala Lumpur.

Enhanced cooperation between the two Muslim states can open up new atmosphere for upgrading commercial and economic exchanges, he said.

Nobakht, head of Majlis Health and Treatment Commission, underlined the need for promoting tourism and acquaintance of the two nations from each other.

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