Publish Date: 6 August 2023 - 14:57

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to Abuja announced that Iran's trade center has started its activity in the African country.

"With the follow-ups, the Iranian trade center in Nigeria has started its activity," Mohammed AliBek, the Iran ambassador in Nigeria tweeted on Sunday.

This center will be responsible for chairing Iran's pavilion at the Halal exhibition in Lagos from 29-31 August this year, he said, adding that 

This exhibition is an opportunity for Iran to show its potential.

Iran's business relations with African countries have been on the path of growth since the Iranian government adopted the policy of focusing on new markets, especially in Asia and Africa.

SD/TSN 2936544