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News ID: 4080
Publish Date : 20 August 2014 - 20:38

Iran, Kenya to Promote All-Out Relations

TEHRAN (FNA) - Iran and Kenya signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the promotion of ties in various economic, scientific and technological domains.
The Iranian Agricultural Jihad Minister Mahmoud Hojjati and Kenyan International Trade Minister Amina Mohammad, who had participated in the Sixth Joint Economic Commission of Iran and Kenya in Tehran on Tuesday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) based on which the two sides are obliged to do their best to pave the ground for widening and deepening of mutual cooperation in all arenas.
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.