Iran welcomes African states independence: speaker

21 August 2008

Tehran-Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said here Wednesday that Iran welcomes independence and progress of African countries and calls for expansion of bilateral amicable ties.

In a meeting with Guinean Ambassador to Tehran Olia Kamara, Larijani said that Iran's view regarding Africa widely differs from those of the Western countries and certain big powers who intend to loot interests of the African nations.

The speaker further underscored the need for bolstering economic and parliamentary relations with African countries, Guinea in particular.

Kamara, for his part, said that his country's senior officials are determined to boost all-out ties with Iran.

He called on Iranian companies to make investment in Guinea's mine sector.

The diplomat called for making use of Iran's experience in all fields particularly in parliamentary area.