Iran, Lebanon set to boost ties

Iran’s new ambassador to Lebanon says a fresh approach has been adopted to further boost cooperation between the two countries.

“The two countries enjoy cordial relations.” Ghazanfar Roknabadi was quoted by Mehr News Agency as saying.

He said Iran is in good terms with all political parties as well as Muslim and Christian groups in Lebanon.

He underlined that Iran-Lebanon relations are following a positive course.

“In the past, Iran-Lebanon trade ties were minimal despite high-level political relations,” said the top Iranian diplomat.

“However, every effort is being made to enhance trade ties in tandem with political relations.” he added.

He underlined a new approach is developed to upgrade trade, economic, scientific and tourist cooperation between the two countries, adding it has produced ‘good results’ so far.

“The two nations have enormous potential for expansion of ties in different areas” the top Iranian envoy underlined.