Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahian has congratulated Richard Randriamandrato on his appointment as Madagascar’s foreign minister.“Within the framework of the long-lasting relations between the two countries, there is always the hope to see the expansion of ties between the two countries in all spheres, and definitely, during your tenure at the helm of Madagascar’s foreign ministry, this hope is felt more than ever,” Amir Abdollahian said in his message.“I am willing to reiterate the will and interest of the new government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to strengthen and reinforce its relations with your country in the priority fields and in line with the interests of both countries, especially in the current sensitive situation in the international relations.”