Monday, September 13, 2010

Iran to host Reps. from 40 African states


Iran to host Reps. from 40 African states

Tehran is slated to host a summit that will focus on the expansion of political and economic ties between Iran and the African continent, Press TV reported.

"Representatives from the government and private sectors of over 40 African nations will be coming to Tehran to attend the summit," senior Foreign Ministry official Ali Amirshahidi said on Sunday.

The summit will explore ways to expand Iran's relations with African nations such as exporting technical services and expertise, increasing trade volume, and aiding the development of the continent, IRNA reported.

According to the Iranian official, the industries, health, and transport ministers of several African countries will be attending the summit which will be held on September 14 and 15.

Amirshahidi added that president Bingu wa Mutharika of Malawi would be among the attendees at the summit.

Malawi currently holds the presidency of the African Union where Iran has observer status. Tehran has recently boosted efforts to promote its economic and political ties with African states.

Source: Trend - news from the Caspian, South Caucasus and Central Asia

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