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    Turkish Cabinet Plans to Expand Tehran Ties

    The new Turkish Cabinet is planning to step up cooperation with Iran in various economic sectors, according to a program document introduced by Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Tuesday in the Turkish Parliament. "The government will work to step up relations with Iran in such sectors as trade, energy, transport and tourism," the document says, Sputnik reported. Yildirim replaced Ahmed Davutoglu as new Turkish premier on Sunday.