President Iran urges resumption of crude oil trade at meeting with Prime Minister Abe December 21 4:19
Iran's President Rouhani said in a meeting with Prime Minister Abe on the night of the 20th that he would welcome any effort to increase crude oil exports, and Japan and other countries were suspended due to American sanctions. Prompted to resume the transaction.
Iranian President Rouhani, visiting Japan, met with Prime Minister Abe on the night of the 20th.
According to the Iranian Presidential Office, President Rouhani said, “We welcome all efforts to increase energy trading, such as crude oil exports,” and Japan and other countries have suspended crude oil transactions that have been suspended by sanctions by the United States. Urged to resume.
He reemphasized the importance of maintaining the nuclear agreement that the United States unilaterally withdrew in May last year.
On top of that, he said, “The withdrawal of the United States is damaging even the peace and friendly relations between the countries,” and strongly accused the US's policy of hostility toward Iran affecting the relations with other countries.
On the other hand, regarding security in the Middle East, “Iran welcomes all countries that cooperate in the peace and stability of the region.”
After the meeting, President Rouhani posted a comment to Twitter, “Welcome to all efforts to stimulate economic exchange,” along with a photo of Prime Minister Abe.
Economic sanctions in the United States have put the economy in a difficult situation, such as a significant decline in crude oil exports, and President Rouhani encouraged strengthening economic relations through a visit to Japan.