Opportunities for expanding gas and transport links between Iran and Europe were high on the agenda of Sunday’s talks between Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov in Tehran on Sunday.

"Bulgaria attaches great importance to its relations with Iran. Close geographical location and traditionally good relations determine our interest in the strengthening and improvement of the dialogue between the two countries, Mitov said, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry in Sofia.

Mitov, who is on a two-day visit to Iran on Sunday and Monday, also discussed the crisis in Syria as well as with the Iranian President. Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister reiterated that Syria’s territorial integrity should be preserved and conflict settled with countries in the region playing a leading role.

Rouhani said that the conditions for development of ties between Iran with the European Union and Bulgaria in particular are ready, according to IRNA.

Rouhani said that Bulgaria is a friendly country and as a gateway to EU could be an important connection with the bloc for Iran and countries of the region.

'Moreover,Bulgaria and EU can be connected to the Oman Sea and the Indian Ocean through Iran,' Rouhani added, according to the Iranian news agency.

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