Algerian president calls for expansion of ties with Iran

Beirut, Dec 18, IRNA - Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika called for expansion of all-out ties with Iran on Thursday. President Bouteflika made the remarks while receiving credentials of Iran's new Ambassador to Algiers Reza Ameri in a meeting which was held in the Algerian capital. President Bouteflika conveyed warm greetings to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani. He further underscored that the terrorist and extremist groups are attempting to tarnish the true image of Islam and Muslims worldwide. Meanwhile, the Iranian ambassador described Tehran's latest stances on latest regional and international developments. Ameri also voiced Tehran's complete readiness to reinforce mutual relations with Algiers. /end