Iran, Madagascar review expansion of mutual cooperation

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Sheikholeslam conferred on Tuesday with Madagascar's Prime Minister Charles Rabemananjara on expansion of relations between the two countries.

According to the Information and Press Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the meeting, the Iranian envoy voiced his country's readiness to host African Summit next year.

Iran is ready to increase current volume of trade exchange with Madagascar, he said while submitting a message from Iranian First Vice President Parviz Davoudi to the Madagascar premier.

The Madagascar premier, for his part, called for continuation of friendly relations between the two countries, adding that "We are quite well aware of Iran's high status at regional and international levels."
He expressed the hope that the Iranian private sector would play a much more active role in his country and do not hesitate to put its experiences in the energy sector at the disposal of Madagascar.

Madagascar is to sign any agreement with Iran to benefit from the country's industrial, technical and commercial capabilities, he said, adding that during his visit to Tehran he will closely examine such opportunities.

The Iranian envoy on Monday conferred with Madagascar foreign minister on expansion of mutual as well as international cooperation./end