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Wed, 12/29/2010 - 13:00
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Iranian FM calls for expansion of ties with Ethiopia
TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) -- Iranian acting Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi called for boosting political, economic, and cultural cooperation between Tehran and Addis Ababa.
Salehi made the remarks in a meeting with the special advisor of the Ethiopian foreign minister in Tehran on Tuesday.
Pointing to Iran’s status in the Middle East and Ethiopia’s strategic position in the Horn of Africa, Salehi said the two countries’ cooperation can help solve regional crises.
He also said a visit to Tehran by the Ethiopian foreign minister would strengthen ties between two countries.
The Ethiopian official also called his travel to Tehran a starting point which can open a new era in relations.
He added that Iran and Ethiopia share common views toward regional and international issues including supporting the Palestinians.
Salehi made the remarks in a meeting with the special advisor of the Ethiopian foreign minister in Tehran on Tuesday.
Pointing to Iran’s status in the Middle East and Ethiopia’s strategic position in the Horn of Africa, Salehi said the two countries’ cooperation can help solve regional crises.
He also said a visit to Tehran by the Ethiopian foreign minister would strengthen ties between two countries.
The Ethiopian official also called his travel to Tehran a starting point which can open a new era in relations.
He added that Iran and Ethiopia share common views toward regional and international issues including supporting the Palestinians.
