Ahmadinejad receives new Afghan ambassador’s credentials

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad received on Wednesday credentials of Afghanistan’s new ambassador to Tehran.

Ahmadinejad told the ambassador that the Islamic Republic of Iran fully supports the Afghan government.

“The Iranian and Afghan nations share deep-rooted cultural and religious affinities and have common friends and enemies. Therefore, promoting the level of bilateral and regional cooperation will benefit both nations as well as the region,” Ahmadinejad stated.

He added that the enemies do not wish that the prudent people of Afghanistan bring prosperity to their country through reliance on their own capabilities.

However, the Afghan people are strong and history has proven that they are able to defeat their enemies, the president stated.

“Tehran sees no limitation for the development of economic, cultural, and trade cooperation with Kabul and is ready to transfer its experiences to the resistant people of Afghanistan in the spheres of industry, construction, investment, and health.”

The ambassador, for his part, said, “Afghanistan is seeking to utilize all potential to further increase relations with Iran.”