S.African New Envoy Presents Copy Of His Credentials To Iran FM

Tehran, March 17, IRNA – South African new Ambassador to Tehran William Max Whitehead presented copy of his credentials to Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi. Salehi said that Iran and Africa have various capacities for broadening ties in all fields, especially in the commercial and economic sectors. Salehi hoped that Tehran-Pretoria ties will further bolster during the new ambassadorˈs term. Whitehead said for his part that South African government is willing to develop economic cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Referring to Iran’s status in the region, he voiced South African government’s interest in promoting cooperation in various areas./end