Iran's Deputy Minister for Arab and Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian attends a news conference in Moscow, September 10, 2013.[/caption]TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Countries is in western Africa for talks with senior officials of Ivory Coast.
"Given existing commonalities and potentials, the 11th government has put expansion and strength of ties with Africa on its agenda," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told ISNA before his travel to the country.
He further added that he would pursue establishment of Tehran-Abidjan joint political committee during the visit.
After the victory of Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979, the Iranian governments have prioritized expansion of ties with African countries.
Iran is an observing member of the African Union and has shown an active presence in previous AU summit meetings.
The country is considered as one of the AU's strategic partners along with India, Japan, China, several South American states and Turkey, while Tehran is also believed to be prioritizing promotion of its economic and political ties with the African states.
By ISNA
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