President Calls For Expansion Of Tehran-Manila Ties

Tehran, June 12, IRNA – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday extended a message of congratulations to the Philippines President Benigno Aquino on the occasion of the country's National Day, June 12. President Ahmadinejad also felicitated the Philippines nation and government on the occasion. The Iranian President expressed hope that Tehran-Manila bilateral relations would further boost in line with the two nations national interests. Ahmadinejad also hoped that bilateral cooperation between the two countries would lead to ensuring global peace and elimination of any kind of discrimination around the world./end