Anadolu Agency - Turkey is looking for the U.S. to change its mind about Iran sanctions, Turkey�s foreign minister said on Saturday.
Speaking at an event hosted by the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mevlut Cavusoglu emphasized the importance of economic ties between countries.


�The Iran sanctions affect us, but through constant efforts, we became one of the countries exempted. This was initially done through May, but we're trying to extend that period,� he said.


�We�re working hard for the U.S. to change this decision. We�re not alone. EU members and other European countries agreed with us,� he added.


He also said Turkey has signed free trade pacts with 20 countries and that negotiations with 17 others continue.


The U.S. last August re-imposed one round of economic sanctions on Iran, mainly targeting the country�s banking sector.


In November, Washington imposed a second round of sanctions, targeting Iran�s energy sector.


Washington has exempted eight countries from the sanctions on Iran, including Turkey.