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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | May 09, 2023

Iranian Foreign Minister meets with Burkina Faso’s Minister of Industries and Trade

The two nations will witness further expansion of bilateral cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Burkina Faso’s Minister of Trade and Industries Serj Puda who is in Tehran to visit the Iran Expo exhibition, on Monday afternoon met and exchanged views over issues of mutual interest In the meeting, Amirabdollahian pointed to the policy of the 13th Iranian administration…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Apr 05, 2023

Iran Foreign Minister meets Mauritania’s Minister of Islamic Affairs in Tehran

Mauritania’s minister of Islamic affairs also praised Iran’s support for the Palestinian people

In a meeting with Mauritania’s Minister of Islamic Affairs Dah Ould Sidi Ould Amar Taleb on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdolalhian congratulated the African country’s government and people on the holy month of Ramadan. Amirabdollahian also thanked Mauritania for participating in the International Exhibition of the Holy Quran in…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Mar 27, 2023

Iranian foreign minister and Libyan minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation hold telephone conversation

Amirabdollahian and his Libyan counterpart also exchanged views about regional and international developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ms. Najla al-Mangoush have congratulated each other, during a phone conversation, on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan and held talks over ways of expanding ties. Amirabdollahian and his Libyan counterpart also exchanged views…

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- Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General reviews the Organization’s efforts to resolve conflict issues in the Islamic world and welcomes the Saudi-Iranian agreement to resume diplomatic relations (1)
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- Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General reviews the Organization’s efforts to resolve conflict issues in the Islamic world and welcomes the Saudi-Iranian agreement to resume diplomatic relations (3)
- Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General reviews the Organization’s efforts to resolve conflict issues in the Islamic world and welcomes the Saudi-Iranian agreement to resume diplomatic relations (4)
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Source: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) | Mar 16, 2023

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General reviews the Organization’s efforts to resolve conflict issues in the Islamic world and welcomes the Saudi-Iranian agreement to resume diplomatic relations

He also expressed his appreciation to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for its chairmanship of the previous session

The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (www.OIC-oci.org), Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, addressed the opening session of the 49th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which kicked off on Thursday, 16 March 2023, in Nouakchott, the Islamic Republic…

Source: The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt | Mar 11, 2023

Egypt: Statement by the Spokesman for the Presidency

The Arab Republic of Egypt appreciates this important step, and appreciates the direction taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in this regard, in order to remove points of tension at the regional level

Commenting on the announcement of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ahmed Fahmy, the Spokesman for the Presidency, stated; - The Arab Republic of Egypt appreciates this important step, and appreciates the direction taken by the Kingdom of Saudi…

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…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Mar 01, 2023

Foreign Ministers of Iran, Senegal meet in Geneva

The Islamic Republic stands ready to develop relations with the friendly and brotherly country of Senegal without any restrictions, considering the commonalities and common interests of the two countries

On the second and last day of his visit to Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian held a meeting with his counterpart from Senegal, Aïssata Tall Sall, for talks on issues of mutual interest. Referring to the beginning of the 51st anniversary of official relations between Iran and Senegal, Amirabdollahian…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Feb 28, 2023

Iranian and Tunisian Foreign Ministers hold telephone conversation

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Monday evening had a telephone conversation with his Tunisian counterpart Nabil Ammar and congratulated him on his appointment to the post

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who is in Geneva to attend the Human Rights Council’s conference and a disarmament meeting, on Monday evening had a telephone conversation with his Tunisian counterpart Nabil Ammar and congratulated him on his appointment to the post. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who is in…