Publish Date: 13 April 2014 - 14:06

TEHRAN, April 13 (MNA) – Iran’s non-resident chargé d'affaires to London has said Iran’s consulate had been opened in London in February.

Mohammad Hasan Habibollahzadeh told Mehr News that “one of the main issues between Iran and Britain is resuming of the direct relations of the two countries.”

“In accordance to the bilateral agreements, Omani and Swedish ambassadors no longer represent Iran’s and Britain’s interests in Tehran and London and the relations have been reopened formally.

He added that one of the issues discussed during the negotiations is reopening of Iran-Britain consulates.

Habibollahzadeh maintained that there are a large number of Iranians living in Britain the consulate would offer consular services.

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