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]]>The document was signed at the end of a meeting between Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranian Affairs Hassan Ghashghavi and Portugal’s Secretary of State for Internationalization, Jorge Costa Oliveira.
The measure is considered a highly significant step toward further development of political, economic and cultural relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, the Portuguese official highlighted the many fields for expansion of political, economic and cultural cooperation with Iran, expressing his country’s readiness to make every effort in this regard.
Ghashghavi, for his part, voiced his satisfaction at the signing of the document on the abolition of visas for holders of political and service passports, and warmly welcomed the expansion of bilateral ties in all areas.
He also stressed Tehran’s keen interest in furthering cooperation with Lisbon in trade, tourism, academic and parliamentary fields.
The Iranian official further noted that the abolition of visa with Portugal as a Schengen Area member state is an effective measure in bringing the two countries closer than ever and increasing mutual transactions.
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]]>Futsal players grabbed the bronze after a six-round penalty shootout in the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia, on Saturday.
Iran suffered a 4-3 loss at the hands of Russia on Wednesday and lost the chance to reach the event’s final and entered the semifinals winning the play against Paraguay 4-3 on Sunday.
Portugal also lost to Argentina 5-2 and failed to book a place in the final and faced Iran in the match for the third place.
The eighth edition of the Futsal World Cup kicked off on September 10 and wrapped up on October 1 with Argentina defeated Russia 5-4 in the final and took its first ever title./MNA
Video: Iran Vs Portugal, Futsal world cup 2016
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