Iran strives for bilateral ties rooted in mutual respect with African nations: Raeisi

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi says Tehran seeks to have relations with African countries based on mutual respect and benefit, despite Western states that only want to plunder Africa’s natural resources and wealth.

Raeisi made the remarks in a Thursday meeting with his Senegalese counterpart Macky Sall on the sidelines of the 15th meeting of the BRICS group of emerging economies in South Africa’s largest city of Johannesburg.

“Unlike Western countries, which are only looking to loot the resources and wealth of African countries, Iran is looking for a relationship based on respect and mutual benefits,” Raeisi said.

He also voiced Iran’s readiness to share its knowledge, expertise, achievements and capabilities in technology, engineering, science and industry with Senegal.