Iran FM Meets Leaders on Africa Tour
TEHRAN -- Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdollahian said Wednesday Tehran supports any initiative that could lead to the improvement of security and stability in the African continent.
The top Iranian diplomat traveled to the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott on Tuesday at the head of a diplomatic delegation, where he held talks on bilateral and international issues with top Mauritanian officials, including his counterpart Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, and President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.
Talking to reporters after meeting President Ghazouani,
Amir-Abdollahian thanked Nouakchott for efforts in fighting terrorism in sub-Saharan Africa.
“I appreciate the constructive and valuable efforts of the Mauritanian president for following up on an initiative to fight against terrorism and establish sustainable security in Western Sahara,” he said.
“Iran is on the frontline of the fight against terrorism and supports any measure that could contribute to Africa’s security and stability .. and a secure and peaceful world,” noted the minister.
According to a statement by Iran’s foreign ministry, Amir-Abdollahian and Ghazouani exchanged views on expanding bilateral relations between Tehran and Nouakchott in different fields particularly technology, culture, economy, and trade.
They also discussed regional and international developments. The need for supporting the Palestinian cause and the expansion of ties between Muslim countries also figured in their discussions.
For his part, the Mauritanian president described ties between the two countries as historic, hailing Iran’s achievements in industrial, scientific, and technological fields.
Referring to Iran’s role in fighting terrorism and emphasizing the country’s industrial, scientific, and technological achievements, he stressed the importance of bolstering ties between the two countries.
After his day-long visit to Mauritania, Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday departed for Managua, Nicaragua in what will be his maiden visit to Latin America.
He is slated to meet high-ranking Nicaraguan officials before traveling to Caracas as his second destination in Latin America.
“I appreciate the constructive and valuable efforts of the Mauritanian president for following up on an initiative to fight against terrorism and establish sustainable security in Western Sahara,” he said.
“Iran is on the frontline of the fight against terrorism and supports any measure that could contribute to Africa’s security and stability .. and a secure and peaceful world,” noted the minister.
According to a statement by Iran’s foreign ministry, Amir-Abdollahian and Ghazouani exchanged views on expanding bilateral relations between Tehran and Nouakchott in different fields particularly technology, culture, economy, and trade.
They also discussed regional and international developments. The need for supporting the Palestinian cause and the expansion of ties between Muslim countries also figured in their discussions.
For his part, the Mauritanian president described ties between the two countries as historic, hailing Iran’s achievements in industrial, scientific, and technological fields.
Referring to Iran’s role in fighting terrorism and emphasizing the country’s industrial, scientific, and technological achievements, he stressed the importance of bolstering ties between the two countries.
After his day-long visit to Mauritania, Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday departed for Managua, Nicaragua in what will be his maiden visit to Latin America.
He is slated to meet high-ranking Nicaraguan officials before traveling to Caracas as his second destination in Latin America.