President Ebrahim Raisi has underlined the great capacities for expansion of bilateral relations in various fields between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur, saying Malaysia is one of Iran�s priorities in the Muslim world and among the Asian countries.

Raisi made the remark in a phone conversation with Malaysia's newly-appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday, as he congratulated the 75-year-old on his swearing-in a day earlier as premier of the Southeast Asian country.

�Iran and Malaysia have great and diverse capacities in the fields of economy, technology, culture and international cooperation,� the Iranian president said, adding, �Serious efforts by the officials of the two countries can actualize these capacities in line with the interests of the two nations.�

Ibrahim, for his part, said Iran and Malaysia have great potential�to boost ties in the cultural and commercial fields, adding, �We will do our outmost to elevate our relations as two countries and great Islamic nations as much as possible.�

Malaysia�s king appointed Ibrahim as Prime Minister on Thursday, ending days of uncertainties after divisive general elections produced a hung parliament.

The newly-appointed premier has yet to announce any cabinet appointments for his coalition government amid the country�s slowing economy and budget deficit.

 

 

By PRESS TV