Switzerland’s President Alain Berset said that his country wishes to continue financial transactions with Iran, at least for essential products, given the current obstacles hindering the two countries’ trade ties.
"There is potential to expand cooperation with Iran in the fields of pharmaceuticals and foodstuff," Berset said at a joint trade forum with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held in Bern.
The Swiss president highlighted the importance of Iran-Switzerland’s roadmap of cooperation in terms of scientific and research interactions, as well as economic relations, due to the European country’s lack of access to sea and shortage of natural resources, Mehr news agency reported.
"Iran and Switzerland’s relations are based on solid foundations and have withstood many hardships," he said, adding "given the process of globalization and economic and political changes, holding dialogs will be in the interest of all."
