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