Nazarbayev - Rouhani: Kazakhstan and Iran have huge potential for cooperation in commerce and culture

The meeting mainly focused on the progress in implementation of the agreements reached during Nazarbayev's recent visit to Iran.
The sides also touched upon the prospects of bilateral cooperation in the commercial and economic, transport and logistics and investment spheres.
"Kazakhstan is keen to further play its active role in finding solution for the situation with the Iranian nuclear program. Besides, we are interested in the development of bilateral cooperation in transport and communication sphere, specifically in railway transportation. The Caspian Sea that bridges our countries should become the sea of friendship and cooperation. It is crucial to determine its legal status," Nursultan Nazarbayev stressed.
The President of Kazakhstan noted that maintenance of peace and security in the region is in the interests of all countries.
Hassan Rouhani thanked Nursultan Nazarbayev for participation in his inauguration ceremony, having noted that Kazakhstan is a friendly nation and an important partner for Iran.
"We have huge potential for bilateral cooperation. And it is also very important to develop not only commercial and economic ties, but also to interact in the field of culture," the Iranian leader pointed out.
The presidents of Kazakhstan and Iran also discussed the problems of regional security and international agenda.