Big Plans: Iran Hopes to Join World Trade Organization in 2016

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Iran hopes to join the World Trade Organization this year, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's chief of staff Mohammad Nahavandian told Sputnik, calling to expedite the process.

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"I hope so," he said when asked if Iran could become a member of the WTO in 2016.

He said that the request has already been sent. Iran is currently an observer in the organization.

"The only thing is that a working party has to be held. And I think that will be expedited," he said.

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