Tehran, YJC. Iran’s Zarif has met with Museveni in continuation of his African tour.
Speaking at a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad
Javad Zarif in Kampala on Monday evening, Museveni said Uganda will welcome
strengthening ties with Iran in all political, economic, cultural, scientific,
and security sectors.
Praising Iran`s progress in various fields, President
Museveni said Uganda is willing to use Iran`s potentials and experiences in
science, technology, and human development.
Meanwhile, the Iranian FM, pointing to the importance of
ties with Africa in Iran`s foreign policy, said south-south cooperation is the
most efficient way to solve the problems of the countries in this region.
Zarif added Iran-Uganda relations are growing and Tehran is
willing to open a new chapter in cooperation with Africa.
Unfortunately, terrorism, violence, and extremism have
caused big problems in many parts of the world such as the Middle East, Africa,
and Europe and the conditions require serious and realistic cooperation to
remove the threat.
Zarif also expounded on Iran`s stance over nuclear talks.
Ugandan president said Iran`s constructive and positive role
in strengthening regional peace and security is doubtless, expressing hope that
nuclear talks would lead to Iran`s desired results.
The two sides also exchanged views on various regional and
international issues.
Iranian foreign minister, who is on an African tour, arrived
in Kampala on Monday evening from Nairobi.