Tehran, Jan 19, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani said in a telephone talk with his Venezuelan counterpart that successful implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is a victory for the world, friends in particular.


He also said that Iran-Venezuela ties should be further developed in all fields in the post-sanctions era.
Referring to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's statements about the need for further coordination between the two countries in the field of global oil prices, Rouhani called for consultations in issues of mutual concern.

During the telephone conversation, Maduro also congratulated Iran over the success in defending its nuclear rights and official implementation of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying that in this regard, not only Iran but also all independent states emerged victorious.

Tehran-Caracas ties are excellent, he said, noting that practical implementation of JCPOA will open new chapters in bilateral ties and that Venezuela has always been alongside Iran.
The president also said that Joint Economic Commission should convene at the earliest to review new opportunities in line with boosting bilateral ties.

By IRNA