Iranian vice president discuss Iraq, economy in Ankara

Aref arrived in Ankara to attend Turkey-Iran Joint Economic Committee (KEK) meetings. Erdogan also said Turkish businessmen would take part in projects in Iran.

Iranian and Turkish delegations have reportedly agreed to start talks for the creation of a preferential trade system between the two countries by mutual concessions on trade of certain goods.

Delegations also agreed for quarterly meetings of technical teams to resolve problems that would arise in relations between the transportation sectors of Turkey and Iran.

Talks over plans to transport Iranian natural gas to Europe through Turkey are continuing, Anatolia news agency said.