Ovin Own, in a meeting with Iranian Envoy or to Thailand and credited Ambassador to Myanmar Mohsen Pakayeen, called for increasing trade exchange between two nations. He further said that his country place's a special significance in its relations with Tehran and added the two states' private sectors should increase their activities." Pakayeen also referred to Iran as most economical, closest and most secure route with access to the Central Asian market. Pakayeen said that the two states have potentials for cooperation in oil, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and industrial sectors. He said Iran is ready to take strident steps to raise the level of bilateral ties with Myanmar. Pakayeen, on Friday submitted his credentials to Chairman of State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe. During the meeting, Pakayeen expressed hope friendly relations and cooperation between Iran and Myanmar would receive further boost. He conveyed President Mohammad Khatami's greatest wish for Burmese government and nation and said the presence of Iranian nationals in Myanmar plays an important role in expansion of bilateral ties. He stressed that Iran's foreign policy is based on establishment of peace in the world and positive cooperation with different states, which will be continued in the future. Shwe, for his part, wished success for the Iranian government and nation and said historical ties between Iran and Myanmar created consolidated bilateral bonds. Tehran and Yangon should prove their authentic position in Asia and the world through expansion of bilateral and regional cooperation on the basis of common interests, he said. Shwe expressed his country's readiness to promote ties with Iran in all fields. PIN/IRNA