Japan favors developing ties with Iran : Envoy

Isfahan, June 23, IRNA –Japanese Ambassador to Iran Kinichi Kumano said that his country is seeking to promote ties with Tehran in different fields.

In a meeting with the deputy governor-general of Isfahan, he also added that exchange of students, promotion of tourism and diplomatic shuttles are on his agenda during his mission in Iran.

“Iran is a friend of Japan and we are after promoting communications in various fields,” he said.

Stating that Isfahan province enjoys tourism and cultural facilities, he said that his visit is aimed at identifying capacities for promoting communications.

Kumano voiced his country’s readiness for broadening of cooperation in the field of tourism.

He also appreciated the Iranians’ sympathy over the recent nuclear disaster in the wake of Tsunami in Japan and said that the two nations have had close ties since ancient times.

Deputy Governor-General of Isfahan Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili, for his part, said that his country is also keen to promote ties with Japan.

Referring to the activities of two nuclear plants in the province, he said that Iran’s nuclear activities are peaceful and within the frameworks of international regulations./end