FM: Iran Committed to Expand Ties with Africa

Source : Fars News Agency

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, who is in Ghana on the second leg of his tour of Africa, underlined Tehran's determination to further boost ties and cooperation with African states.

Addressing Iranian nationals residing in the Ghana's capital city of Accra on Sunday evening, Salehi said relations with Africa set a priority for Iran's foreign policy.

"Iran is committed to expand relations with African countries including Ghana," the Iranian minister stated, and added, "Despite pressures, Iran has made good progress in various fields of science, including the launch of satellites, peaceful nuclear energy and animal cloning."

Salehi noted that Ghana has a good percentage of growth and there is a bright economic future for it.

During his stay in Accra, Salehi will meet Ghana's senior officials to discuss the latest regional and international developments as well as bilateral relations.

Tehran has prioritized promotion of its economic and political ties with the African states and the country is now considered as one of the African Union's strategic partners.

Tehran's efforts to boost ties and cooperation with Africa have led to its acceptance as an observing member of the African Union (AU), where it has shown an active presence in the AU summit meetings.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, who is in Ghana on the second leg of his tour of Africa, underlined Tehran's determination to further boost ties and cooperation with African states.

Addressing Iranian nationals residing in the Ghana's capital city of Accra on Sunday evening, Salehi said relations with Africa set a priority for Iran's foreign policy.

"Iran is committed to expand relations with African countries including Ghana," the Iranian minister stated, and added, "Despite pressures, Iran has made good progress in various fields of science, including the launch of satellites, peaceful nuclear energy and animal cloning."

Salehi noted that Ghana has a good percentage of growth and there is a bright economic future for it.

During his stay in Accra, Salehi will meet Ghana's senior officials to discuss the latest regional and international developments as well as bilateral relations.

Tehran has prioritized promotion of its economic and political ties with the African states and the country is now considered as one of the African Union's strategic partners.

Tehran's efforts to boost ties and cooperation with Africa have led to its acceptance as an observing member of the African Union (AU), where it has shown an active presence in the AU summit meetings.