TEHRAN – Following the agreements signed with his Iranian counterpart on joint investment, trade and education, the Malaysian Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin proceeded to meet Iran Commerce Minister Seyyed Masud Mir-Kazemi on Sunday.

The talks focused and emphasized on civil and marine transportation and production of halal meat for export purposes to other Islamic countries in the region as previously set forth in the two nations’ last joint economic meeting. Bin Nordin also announced his country’s readiness to share its experiences in the field with the Islamic Republic.

Pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agriculture and banking ventures were among the other issues speculated between both sides and Mir-Kazemi welcome the expansion of cooperatives in Iran by employing Kuala Lumpur’s assistance.

Cooperative sector’s activities in Malaysia range from oil and gas business to participation in ecology and energy areas.