President's Egypt Trip, Opportunity To Deepen Ties - MP

Tehran, Jan 28, IRNA – A member of Majlis said here Monday that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejadˈs upcoming visit to Cairo is a good opportunity for Iran to further boost relations with Islamic states, including Egypt. Iranian President is to fly to Cairo on February 6 to take part in the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit. Ebrahim Aqa Mohammadi, a member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, told IRNA that Iran attaches importance to expansion of ties with Egypt. Promotion of Tehran-Cairo ties would play a leading role in regional developments, the MP said./end