(ANSA) - TEHERAN - Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian in a meeting with First Vice President of the Senate of the Czech Republic Premysl Sobotka in Tehran on Tuesday called for boosting cooperation between the two countries on renewable energies, Farsnews reported.

"The cooperation between Iran and Czech Republic dates back to a long time ago - Chitchian said - and we are currently cooperating on the construction of Khoda-Afarin hydroelectric power plant in Northwestern Iran".

In the meeting it was also announced participation of the Czech companies in financing or constructing waste-fuel power plants in Iran.

Iranian and Czech officials in a meeting in Khorassan Razavi province underlined the need for broadening of economic relations.

Director General of Khorassan provincial department for economic affairs Ali Rassoulian said that the meeting aims to set up links for transfer of technology, joint venture investment projects, exchange of goods. (ANSA).