Aref: The West has fueled Iranophobia and anti-Africanism

Pars Today - The first vice president of the Islamic Republic of Iran said on Monday evening: "Iranophobia and anti-Africanism are two important challenges that are being fueled by Western countries, and with increased communication and travel, we can witness the development of relations and increased cooperation between Iran and Africa."

Mohammad Reza Aref, in a meeting with the heads of delegations participating in the third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference, added: "The strategy of developing relations and sincere cooperation at high levels and in all sectors with African countries is on the foreign policy agenda of the Islamic Republic of Iran." Referring to Iran's long history of interactions with African countries, the first vice president of Iran said: "This long history is a support and capital for expanding Iran's relations with this ancient continent./ IRIB news agency

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