Meeting of Dr. Amir Abdullahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs, with Mr. Di Maio, Italian counterpart (September 23, 2021 - New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly) Expressing satisfaction with the good course of bilateral relations between Iran and Italy, the 160-year-old history of these relations shows the depth of relations between the two countries and stated that the new government of the Islamic Republic of Iran wants to establish relations with Italy at the highest level. Follow. Dr. Amir-Abdollahian also pointed out that there are many capacities for cooperation between the two countries in various economic and commercial fields such as industry, agriculture, science, technology and tourism. To increase the relationship between traders and the private sector provided the two countries. Foreign Minister also stated that some European countries have deprived themselves of the large Iranian market, and expressed hope that the close cooperation between Iran and Italy will continue and expand in the future. Dr. Amir-Abdollahian considered the establishment of more flights and the operation of Italian airlines between the two countries as one of the measures that could lead to the facilitation of relations. Following the meeting, the Italian Foreign Minister described the relations between the two countries as very important, and therefore it is necessary to inject more energy into the relations. Di Maio said that the country seeks to regulate consultations between the two sides, and suggested that joint projects be defined between Iran and Italy, focusing on the cultural aspects of the relations and the ancient civilization of the two countries. Welcoming the increase in flights between the two countries, the Italian Foreign Minister said that it is necessary to examine the technical and commercial aspects of this issue. Di Maio said that the Embassies of the two countries are operating at different levels, adding that Embassies can plan for further consultations. The two sides also discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan. The Italian Foreign Minister thanked Iran for its efforts to help the remaining Italian nationals leave Afghanistan and announced its readiness to send aid for the vaccination of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in Iran. Di Maio described the Afghan crisis as having far-reaching implications for the world, and said it was important that consultations continue at various levels.