Iran sees Africa ties as strategic, based on mutual interests: Pezeshkian
President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran's view of the African continent has always been strategic, long-standing, and based on mutual interests.
President Pezeshkian made the comments in a meeting with the visiting Minister of War and Defense of Burkina Faso Célestin Simporé in Tehran on Monday.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran is seriously pursuing the development of all-out cooperation with African countries within the framework of balanced diplomacy and is ready to use its extensive potential to enhance the level of bilateral relations," Pezeshkian said.
The President also praised the independence-seeking spirit and anti-dominance approach of the government and people of Burkina Faso, expressing confidence that by relying on national will and internal unity, the government and people of Burkina Faso will be victorious in the fight against terrorism and extremism.