Talking to the reporters on the sidelines of a ceremony to introduce new managing director of Bank Melli, he referred to the establishment of Iran-Venezuela bank and said that such moves indicate positive attitudes towards Iran.

Stating that other countries will also set up banks in the country, the minister added that Iran will help them develop banking ties.

He added, “We have achieved success in the field of taxation as over 110 percent of the projected figure has been collected without even the slightest pressure.”