Turkey and Iran seek closer economic cooperation
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The presidents of Turkey and Iran have agreed to boost economic cooperation between their neighboring nations.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, speaking Saturday at a joint press conference in Ankara, prioritized banking cooperation and easing custom duties to foster investment and increased trade. They also hope to boost tourism between their citizens, a sector that took a hit in Turkey after deadly suicide bombings in Ankara and Istanbul.
Iran has been seeking to integrate into the global financial system since nuclear-related sanctions were lifted, but has accused the U.S. and the European Union of shutting it out despite the deal.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Erdogan said the two nations, which are at odds over Syria, should work together "to tackle the problems of sectarianism and terrorism" that are shaking the region.