The special representative of Iran’s President Hassan Kazemi Qoumi, accompanied by Iran’s Ambassador Mr. Aminian & Deputy Ambassador Sayyed Hassan Mortazavi called on IEA Foreign Minister Mawlawi Muttaqi in Kabul & held talks about a number of important issues.

FM. Muttaqi said that it is high time to have a surge in economic transactions with Iran & requested that facilities be created in the field of trade & transit. FM. Muttaqi added that the restrictions on banking accounts of Afghan traders in Iranian banks be uplifted, meanwhile raising the problems of Afghan refugees & traders thereof in Iran. FM. Muttaqi discussed with the Iranian delegation the release & fate of Afghan prisoners in Iranian prisons & their handover to the Afghan government. Making a mention of the incident & subsequent events in Kerman, FM. Muttaqi asked the Iranian delegation that none should be allowed to undermine relations between these countries with such actions. Mr. Qoumi expressed his satisfaction in visiting Afghanistan, adding that the Afghan government has shown ability at ensuring overall security in the country & controls entire geography of Afghanistan. In response to FM. Muttaqi’s views & request, he said that it is necessary to bring about facilities for the growth of transit & trade between Iran & Afghanistan. Regarding the bank accounts ofAfghan traders,Mr.Qoumi stated that he had shared the matter with the central bank & the problem will be resolved soon, adding that he will hold meetings with relevant institutions to resolve the problems of Afghan prisoners & laborers At the end, both side agreed that an Afghan delegation comprised of officials of various departments will travel to Iran to discuss & exchange views with the host officials