TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – One of the priorities of the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the all-round promotion of relations with African countries, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says.

Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a meeting with Ngate Robard, Central African Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, in Tehran on Monday.

The Islamic Republic of Iran declares its readiness to develop bilateral relations with the Central African Republic in the fields needed by this country, especially in the fields of agriculture, science, technology, and education, the top Iranian diplomat said.

Robard, for his part, hailed Iran's progress and achievements in the fields of science, technology, and industry.

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