Iranian VP Felicitates Mozambique on Independence Day

Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi congratulated Mozambique’s Prime Minister on the African nation’s independence day.

In his message sent to Aires Bonifacio Ali on Tuesday, the Iranian vice-president felicitated him and his nation on their national day. He wished welfare and success for the Mozambique’s prime minister and nation.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s administration has striven hard to maximize relations with the African continent.

Iran is also an observing member of the AU and has shown an active presence in previous AU summit meetings.

The country is considered as one of the AU’s strategic partners along with India, Japan, China, several South American states and Turkey, while Tehran is also believed to be prioritizing promotion of its economic and political ties with the African states.