S. Africa FM calls for expansion of ties with Iran

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has congratulated Iran’s top diplomat Hossein Amir Abdollahian on winning Parliament’s vote of confidence for Foreign Minister.

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has congratulated Iran’s top diplomat Hossein Amir Abdollahian on winning Parliament’s vote of confidence for Foreign Minister.
In a message to the Iranian foreign minister, Ms. Pandor said she’s ready to work with Amir Abdollahian to expand bilateral ties and boost the level of regional and international cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
She expressed hope to meet Amir Abdollahian at the appropriate time within the framework of the Iran-South Africa joint commission for talks over relations between the two countries. Ms. Pandor then wished Amir Abdollahian good luck in his mission to advance Iran’s foreign policy.
In a separate message, the South African foreign minister also appreciated former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Java Zarif for his efforts to strengthen Iran-South African relations.