Nigerien official amazed at Iran’s self-sufficiency

The mayor of Niamey, the capital of Niger, praised Iran’s self-sufficiency in various fields as a model for other Islamic nations.

According to Tasnim news agency, in a meeting with the mayor of Qom on Wednesday, Oumarou Dogari Moumouni said if all Islamic countries follow Iran, a great power in the Muslim world will be formed against arrogance.

Lauding Iran’s progress and development, the Nigerien official said he has been surprised by the development of Qom city.

The foreign sanctions have accelerated Iran’s progress and development and failed to create obstacles for the talents of Iranians, he noted.

Describing Iran’s progress as a role model for Niger, Moumouni said his country would try to use Iran’s experience to solve problems.

In a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart in January, the foreign minister of Niger called for plans to convene a session of the Joint Commission with Iran in the capital of the African country.

Hailing his country’s close relations with Iran after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, the Nigerien minister also called for the promotion of ties with Tehran in various fields.

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