Tehran:Reza Nourian, Iran's newly appointed ambassador to Uganda, met with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss his forthcoming diplomatic mission in the African nation.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, during the meeting, Nourian presented his strategy for enhancing cooperation between Tehran and Kampala across various sectors during his tenure. Araghchi expressed his support for Nourian, emphasizing the importance of utilizing existing opportunities to boost trade exchanges and strengthen ties in areas of mutual interest.

Iran and Uganda have a long-standing relationship, with both countries actively working to enhance economic diplomacy and expand bilateral trade. Uganda, a member of the East African Community, is experiencing economic growth and presents a promising market for Iranian traders. Additionally, Uganda's potential in nature-based tourism offers further opportunities for collaboration.