Iran, Algeria desire boosting ties

Tue Nov 16, 2010

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi has expressed optimism about further expanding ties between Iran and Algeria, especially in the energy sector.

Speaking in a telephone conversation with Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia, the Iranian official said that the Islamic Republic and Algeria could further boost bilateral relations, particularly in the field of oil and natural gas, IRNA reported Monday.

Rahimi also described ties between the two nations as brotherly and reiterated Tehran's readiness for further improvement of relations in all fields.

He made a reference to the imminent visit by the Algerian premier to Tehran and extended Iran's congratulations to the Algerian government and nation on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, one of the most important Islamic holidays that mark the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

For his part, Ahmed Ouyahia, conveyed the Algerian government's felicitations on the Muslim holiday and said, "The Algerian government seeks to increase the level of relations with Iran."

The Algerian minister further expressed his country's desire for further improvement of trade and economic exchanges between Iran and Algeria.

Source: PressTV.
Link: http://presstv.ir/detail/151182.html.