Iran determined to boost ties with ASEAN

Tehran, Nov 11, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani said Iran was determined to boost political and economic ties with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He made the remarks here Tuesday when receiving the credentials of the new Accredited Ambassador of Laos to Iran. He said cooperation in international bodies like the United Nations would help promote mutual relations. He also believed ground should be prepared for further activities of private sector companies in either country. The Laotian diplomat said his respective government and nation attached high importance to the history of mutual relations. He also said that his country favored peace in the whole world. Pointing to the ASEAN economic capacities, he welcomed boosting of ties with Iran./end