Hemmati said that amid maximum pressure conditions,
strengthening economic ties with neighboring and friendly countries could help
Iran navigate current challenges.
He made these remarks at a conference organized by Saudi
Arabia’s Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which
focused on economic resilience and the role of regional cooperation in
overcoming economic pressures, risks, and shocks.
On the sidelines of the conference, Hemmati met with at
least nine ministers, the head of a central bank, regional development bank
leaders, and IMF officials, IRIB reported.
He highlighted two key takeaways from these discussions:
First, despite years of economic pressure, Iran has
demonstrated resilience, a point that was acknowledged by its counterparts as a
case study worth examining.
Second, regional economic collaboration is seen as
incomplete without Iran, as the country serves as a bridge connecting the
Persian Gulf to Central Asia.
Hemmati noted that Iran’s strategy under the president’s
directives is to prioritize economic cooperation with regional and neighboring
countries amid external pressures.
He stressed that the meetings confirmed this approach is
feasible, with multiple ministers affirming their willingness to enhance economic
ties with Iran.
In discussions with Saudi officials and other counterparts,
Hemmati emphasized that sustainable political relations require robust economic
cooperation.
He indicated that preliminary talks for expanding economic
ties had taken place and that tangible outcomes would emerge in the future.
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