Iran, Kenya stances on terror fight very close: Larijani

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says Iran and Kenya have “very close” views on the campaign against terrorism.

“Today, the crisis of terrorism exists in our region and East Africa; and Kenya is also engaged in the fight against terrorist groups,” Larijani said at a joint press conference with Justin Muturi, the speaker of Kenya's National Assembly, in Tehran on Saturday, Press TV reported.

He added that Iran has always maintained a positive approach toward the development of cordial relations with Kenya and expressed hope that Muturi’s visit to Tehran would mark a turning point for the promotion of mutual ties in all fields.

Larijani said he had held talks with the top Kenyan parliamentarian on ways to improve relations in different sectors, including economy, industry, agriculture, oil and gas and medicine.

The Kenyan National Assembly speaker, for his part, said the two countries’ parliaments play a key role in bolstering bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

He added that the two sides had agreed to boost Iran-Kenya parliamentary friendship groups.

Muturi said he had also invited the Iranian parliament speaker to travel to Kenya and expressed hope the visit would take place in the near future.

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