Turkey plans to trade with Qatar via Iran
Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci said that Turkey, Iran and Qatar are discussing using Iran’s land route to facilitate trade between Qatar and Turkey.
In an exclusive interview with state-run Anadolu Agency, Zeybekci said on Friday the three countries are discussing about alternatives to land trade routes with Qatar, and the easiest way is passing through Iran.
On June 5, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt abruptly severed diplomatic relations with Qatar and imposed a blockade on it, accusing the latter of supporting terrorism and extremism, which Doha has repeatedly denied.
Since the outbreak of the crisis, Turkey has transported hundreds of cargo planes of foods to Qatar but Zeybekci said using cargo planes to carry products was not sustainable and economical.
