In the course of the meeting, the officials expressed their mutual satisfaction with the visit of the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, declaring it valuable for the continuation of discussions on the improvement of traditionally friendly relations between the two states and two peoples and the strengthening of all-round cooperation.

They chiefly focused on areas with great but underutilised opportunities for cooperation, expressing their readiness to use the excellent political relations to work on with more dedication. Discussing the key spheres that offer opportunities for further joint work, the two parliament speakers emphasised cooperation in the fields of trade, agriculture and energy.

Speakers Ghalibaf and Orlic agreed in the assessment that the two national parliaments already maintain dynamic and regular contacts, as well as in their commitment to further contributing to the strengthening of bilateral relations and cooperation, especially at the level of parliamentary committees.

Speaker Ghalibaf once again confirmed Iran's firm commitment to continue strengthening ties with Serbia, stressing that the relations between the two countries are based on mutual respect and understanding, as well as mutual support in international organisations. He said that Serbia is a key country in the Western Balkans region, as well as an important partner in Iran's foreign policy. He reiterated that his country unequivocally respects the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Serbia and that this attitude would remain unchanged, which Dr Orlic thanked him for. "By deciding not to recognise so-called "Kosovo", you have proven that you are not only on the side of Serbia, but on the side of international public law, UN principles and on the side of peace as well," said Dr Orlic. In the course of the meeting, he informed President Ghalibaf about the extremely difficult situation in Kosovo-Metohija, the terror faced by the Serbian people and Pristina's intentions to drag everyone into war. He also briefed him on the efforts made by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to preserve peace and stability, saying that our country remains committed to comprehensive progress and achieving historic results in the economy, infrastructure and other areas.

In the open and substantive meeting, the heads of parliaments also discussed current regional and geopolitical developments. Dr Orlic used the opportunity to invite the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly in a return visit, which Ghalibaf gladly accepted.

In the course of the two-day visit, the Serbian Assembly Speaker also met with the Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Mojtabe Zavalnouri, with whom he confirmed the excellent cooperation between the two parliaments, as well as the potential for an even stronger partnership between Serbia and Iran.

The meetings of the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia were also attended by Jasmina Karanac, Head of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Iran, who thanked the hosts for the hospitality, reminding them that the Iranian Parliament’s Friendship Group with Serbia has an open invitation to visit the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia. She confirmed the excellent contacts between the parliaments, stressing that the PFG with Iran in the current National Assembly legislature has the largest membership so far. The meetings in Tehran were also attended by the Serbian Ambassador in Tehran H.E. Dragan Todorovic.