Tehran: Iran's foreign minister, Araghchi, has congratulated Venezuela's newly appointed foreign relations and trade minister and expressed hope that cooperation between Tehran and Caracas will continue to grow. Abbas Araghchi conveyed his warm congratulations on the appointment of Felix Plasencia on Thursday and wished him success in his responsibilities.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Araghchi emphasized that Iran and Venezuela have long-standing and friendly relations and said he hopes these ties will become stronger and more deeply rooted during the new minister's tenure. He also thanked the former Venezuelan minister, Yv¡n Gil, acknowledging his efforts in strengthening bilateral cooperation, and wished him success in his new role as Minister of People's Power for Agriculture and Land.