TEHRAN, Iran, July 25. Iran's policy is to expand ties with neighbors and Asian countries, said the spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nasser Kanaani, Trend reports.
Referring to Iran's strategic relations with China and Russia, Kanaani said Iran's policy is to expand ties with neighbors and Asian countries.
Iran stresses balanced foreign policy, and would not move toward creating new political blocks that lead to unconstructive rivalry, the spokesman said in a weekly press conference.
Kanaani underlined the diversity of Iran and Russia's relations and the effort to expand ties adding that Iran and Russia have drafted a long-term cooperation document and are negotiating to sign the cooperation deal.
The official has also underlined that Iran has signed a comprehensive long-term agreement with turkey during Turkish President Erdogan's visit to Tehran and it is ready to expand cooperation with all countries.
Iran seeks to develop ties with Europe, it does not move toward conflict and creation of new blocks. Iran welcomes any country that is ready for mutual interest and cooperation, he added.