Iran FM hails Tehran-Kampala ties

Zarif addressing the Iran-Uganda business forum, kicked off this morning in Kampala, said that today Iran and Uganda has a good opportunity to develop their relations.

The two countries should seize the opportunity to further ties, he said.

Referring to the big delegation accompanying him in his visit to the African nation, Zarif said that Iranian companies today are very eager to engage with Uganda.

Iran's top diplomat went on to say that the Iranian banking officials during their stay in Uganda will explore ways to remove obstacles to the banking cooperation between Tehran and Kampala.

Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, the country has attached great importance to Africa, said Zarif stressing that expansion of economic ties with Africa is among Iran's priorities.

Tehran and Kampala maintain strong relations, he said, adding that Iran is ready to further develop bilateral relations with the African nation in various economic fields.

Prior to his Kampala visit, Zarif travelled to Pretoria, South Africa.

This is the second time that the Iranian foreign minister is visiting Uganda.

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