Iranian Deputy FM Heads for South Africa
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari left Tehran for Johannesburg on Wednesday to pay an official visit to South Africa and hold talks with senior officials of the country on issues of mutual interest.
Heading a high-ranking delegation, Jaberi Ansari plans to attend the 7th meeting of Iran-South Africa Joint Political Committee on bilateral relations.
During his two-day trip to South Africa, the Iranian diplomat will also hold talks with South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and her deputy on ways to boost cooperation between the two countries.
Holding a meeting with the Iranian expatriates in the African country and attending a session with elites and local media persons are also on the agenda of Jaberi Ansari.
Expansion of relations with African nations in all political, economic and cultural fields is top on the agenda of Iran's foreign policy.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who took office in August 2013, has repeatedly stressed his government's interest in boosting relations with the African states.
