Iran and Greece plan to increase trade transactions to €3 billion in the next three years, said secretary-general of Iran-Greece Joint Council.
Speaking to Tasnim News Agency, Majid Moafeq Qadiri said, "Currently, Greece is Iran's third trade partner in the Schengen Area and we hope that according to the set targets, the value of trade between the two countries will reach €3 billion by the next three years."
He further underlined that Greece is a good market for Iranian petrochemical products, dried fruits, olive products, carpets, minerals and construction materials, engineering services as well as shipbuilding.
Earlier, Moafeq Qadiri said on Sunday that a 70-member Iranian trade delegation involved in the field of human medicine will visit Greece within 45 days.
The Iranian official noted that the members of the delegation are due to discuss areas of mutual cooperation with Greek officials.
He said an Iranian shipping delegation is also scheduled to visit Greece in the near future.
Moadeq Qadiri further said he conferred with Greek ambassador in Tehran on upgrading Iran-Greece Joint Council into Iran-Greece Joint Chamber.
He said he has also called for easing visa processing for Iranian businessmen.
Iran and Greece, known as popular tourist destinations in view of their rich histories, are more willing to consolidate ties after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani took office in August 2013.