The Islamic Republic of Iran has reopened its embassy in the Namibian capital Windhoek after 16 years in a bid to strengthen Tehran\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s cooperation with African countries.\n<\/p>\n
The embassy was reopened by Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi during a special ceremony on Monday after Kiomars Fotouhi Moqaddam started diplomatic activities as the Iranian ambassador to Windhoek.\n<\/p>\n
\u00c5\u201cThe reopening of Iran\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s embassy [in Namibia], which took place after a 16-year suspension due to economic problems, in the first look indicates the determination of the two countries\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 officials to expand mutual relations and in the second look shows part of Iran\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s macro policies to expand cooperation with the African continent,\u201d Salehi said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He expressed confidence that the reopening of the embassy would play an effective role in strengthening cooperation between Iran and Namibia based on mutual respect and in line with the two nations\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 interests.<\/p>\n
\u00c5\u201cWe have no limitation in ties with Africa and relations are based on principles of brotherhood, justice, and equality,\u201d the Iranian minister pointed out.\n<\/p>\n
He noted that Tehran would make efforts to prepare the ground for boosting economic and commercial ties with African countries.\n<\/p>\n
Salehi expressed Iran\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s readiness to participate in Namibia\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s development and industrial projects and plans on the basis of common interests.\n<\/p>\n
He hoped Namibia would also open its embassy in Tehran in the near future.\n<\/p>\n
Salehi arrived in Namibia on Monday on the last leg of his tour of African nations. He previously visited Zimbabwe and Comoros.\n<\/p>\n
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