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Indonesian President Joko Widodo (left) and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (second from left inspect the honour guards during a welcoming ceremony upon their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Bogor, Indonesia, on May 23, 2023. — Picture by REUTERS

President Raisi calls for efforts to expand of Iran – Asean cooperation

TEHRAN, May 24 — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Iran and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) should seriously pursue the objectives set for the expansion of bilateral cooperation.

Raisi made the remarks in Jakarta on Wednesday during a meeting with Asean Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn.

During the meeting, Kao highlighted the importance of Iran’s role and position in the region and offered Asean’s proposals for the expansion of interactions with Tehran.

Heading a high-ranking delegation, President Raisi departed Tehran for Jakarta late on Monday for a state visit which he described as a turning point in the development of ties between the two Muslim nations.

On Tuesday (May 23), the two sides signed 11 cooperation documents and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to develop economic and political interactions in different fields.

— Bernama

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