TEHRAN April 20(Shana)--Iran�s foreign minister has called for cohesion among OPEC member states to help shore up oil prices.

�Coordination between Iran and Venezuela and other OPEC member states is important for preserving and stabilizing oil market,� Mohammad Javad Zarif said at a joint press conference with his Venezuelan counterpart Delcy Rodriguez in Tehran on Monday.

�We are delighted to be hosting foreign and oil ministers of friendly country Venezuela,� Zarif said.

�We have discussed the necessity of coordination between the two countries on the oil issue and oil policies and active contribution to international decision-makings,� he added.

By SHANA

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