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208485
Wed, 09/21/2011 - 09:19
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Envoy Hails Friendly Ties between Tehran, Kuala Lumpur
TEHRAN (FNA)- Malaysian Ambassador to Tehran Mohammad Sadeq bin Katargani praised the close and friendly relations between Iran and Malaysia, and called for the further expansion of cooperation between the two states.
Katargani made the remarks in a ceremony held to mark the 54th anniversary of Malaysia's Independence Day in Tehran on September 18, Tehran Times reported.
Iran and Malaysia share many cultural and social affinities, and the ties between the two countries' people are very close, he stated.
He went on to say that the number of Iranians who visit Malaysia as tourists or apply for the country's universities is increasing.
Bilateral trade relations are also on the rise and Tehran and Kuala Lumpur are cooperating on many regional and international issues, the ambassador added.
"I see no obstacle standing in the way of enhancement of cooperation between the two countries," the diplomat noted.
Katargani made the remarks in a ceremony held to mark the 54th anniversary of Malaysia's Independence Day in Tehran on September 18, Tehran Times reported.
Iran and Malaysia share many cultural and social affinities, and the ties between the two countries' people are very close, he stated.
He went on to say that the number of Iranians who visit Malaysia as tourists or apply for the country's universities is increasing.
Bilateral trade relations are also on the rise and Tehran and Kuala Lumpur are cooperating on many regional and international issues, the ambassador added.
"I see no obstacle standing in the way of enhancement of cooperation between the two countries," the diplomat noted.
