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Source: Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Mar 07, 2023

Addressing the first meeting of Iran's economic cooperation with West African countries: We pursue deepening ties with Africa not for its wealth, but for development of African nations

The President described Africa as a rich continent with an efficient human force and rich and plentiful reserves

Emphasizing Iran's readiness to transfer knowledge and new technologies to brotherly and friendly countries, including African countries, the President called it necessary to plan to facilitate the activity and participation of the private sectors of Iran and these countries, including the removal of cumbersome and ineffective regulations and tariffs. During…

Source: Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Mar 06, 2023

Vice President (VP) reiterates Iran’s government view to developing ties with Africa

Mansouri made the remarks in a meeting Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari which was held on the sidelines of the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), in Doha, Qatar

Vice President for Executive Affairs Mohsen Mansouri said that the view of the 13th government and President Ebrahim Raisi personally is to expand relations with African countries. Mansouri made the remarks in a meeting Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari which was held on the sidelines of the Fifth UN Conference on…

Source: Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Mar 01, 2023

Foreign Minister reiterates importance of Africa in Iran’s foreign policy

Amir Abdollahian made the remarks in a meeting with his Senegalese counterpart Aïssata Tall Sall

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian emphasized the importance of Africa in Iran’s foreign policy and the important position of Senegal in Africa. Amir Abdollahian made the remarks in a meeting with his Senegalese counterpart Aïssata Tall Sall which was held on the sidelines of the 52nd regular session of…

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- Iran-Zimbabwe ties have always been friendly, deepening after Islamic Revolution
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Source: Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Feb 07, 2023

Iran-Zimbabwe ties have always been friendly, deepening after Islamic Revolution

The new ambassador of Zimbabwe, expressed his sympathy over the earthquake in Khoy, and described the progress of the Islamic Republic of Iran to be very significant

Speaking before noon on Tuesday at the ceremony of receiving the letter of credence of Bright Kupemba, the new ambassador of Zimbabwe to Tehran, Ebrahim Raisi pointed out that the relations between the two countries have been friendly and expanding after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, and said, "Iran…

Source: Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Feb 06, 2023

Minister vows for developing Iran-Zimbabwe trade ties in short term

The 13th government’s foreign policy is based on dynamic diplomacy and intelligent interaction with the aim of developing economic capacities and improving the level of trade exchanges

Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare Solat Mortazavi said that the Iranian government's diplomacy in the economic field is dynamic and intelligent, adding that the growth in commercial cooperation between Iran and Zimbabwe will take place in the short term. We consider the presence of the Zimbabwean Minister of…

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- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian discussed various dimensions of bilateral relations in different sectors including political, cultural, technological, economic and commercial fields
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Source: Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Feb 01, 2023

Foreign Minister reviews promoting bilateral relations with Mauritania

The two sides discussed supporting the people and cause of Palestine, expanding cooperation between Islamic countries and issues related to the upcoming meeting of the foreign ministers

Amir Abdollahian made the remarks in a meeting with his Mauritanian counterpart Mohamed Salem Ould Marzouk in Nouakchott. He supported Mauritania's actions in the field of establishing peace and stability in the sub-Saharan Africa. Meanwhile, Marzouk stressed interactions between the two countries. The two sides discussed supporting the people and…

Source: Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Feb 01, 2023

Iran Foreign Minister lauds Mauritania efforts to establish peace in sub-Saharan Africa

Amir Abdollahian made the remarks in a meeting with Mohamed Ould Ghazouani in Nouakchott

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian appreciated the initiative and efforts made by the President of Mauritania to establish peace, stability and fight against terrorism in the sub-Saharan Africa. Amir Abdollahian made the remarks in a meeting with Mohamed Ould Ghazouani in Nouakchott. He exchanged views on developing bilateral relations…

Source: Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Jan 31, 2023

Iran Foreign Minister departs for Mauritania

Amir Abdollahian is to meet his Mauritanian counterpart Mohamed Salem Ould Marzouk and President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian heading a political delegation left Tehran for Nouakchott on Tuesday to confer with Mauritanian officials. During his stay in Nouakchott, Amir Abdollahian is to meet his Mauritanian counterpart Mohamed Salem Ould Marzouk and President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.

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- Iran Foreign Minister underlines developing ties with Africa
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Source: Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Jan 23, 2023

Iran Foreign Minister underlines developing ties with Africa

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian stressed developing relations between Iran and African states

Amir Abdollahian made the remarks in a meeting with heads of the delegations of 7 African countries participating in this congress, including the Minister of Industry and Trade of Zimbabwe, the Minister of Women and Family of Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Cameroon, as well as the governor of…

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- Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari said the first summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will be hosted by Iran
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Source: Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Jan 09, 2023

Diplomat: Tehran to host Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summit

Iran hosted the 16th meeting of the coordination committee of foreign economic relations this year on reviewing the latest state of economic relations between Iran and Cuba and the West African continent states

It is hoped that the volume of trade transactions with ECOWAS will experience growth which requires targeted planning in this field, Safari said. He added that Iran hosted the 16th meeting of the coordination committee of foreign economic relations this year on reviewing the latest state of economic relations between…