Iran is ready for selling oil to Belarus, Larijani said at a meeting with speaker of the Council of the Republic of Belarus, Mikhail Myasnikovich, held in Tehran on Monday.
Highlighting Tehran’s resolve to forge closer trade ties with Minsk, the Iranian speaker noted that parliamentary friendship groups can contribute to the enhancement of scientific, technical and academic collaboration between the two sides.
For his part, Myasnikovich described Iran as a “key partner” for Belarus, calling for political and parliamentary efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
Iran and Belarus have developed good relations in recent years, particularly in the economic and trade sectors, and have signed a number of agreements to boost cooperation.
In May 2016, Belarusian Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov voiced his country’s willingness to develop bilateral relations with Iran in various economic and political areas.
Later in 2016, Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Vladimir Semashko unveiled plans for the sale of electric buses to Iran.