Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed optimism about enhanced cooperation with countries in Africa, underlining that the Islamic Republic is ready to share its achievements and capabilities with African nations.Pezeshkian made the statement at the 3rd Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference in Tehran on Sunday, which was also attended by Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref and Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade Mohammad Atabak as well as representatives from over 50 African countries, including heads of chambers of commerce.“We all live in a small house in this world with names like Africa, Asia, or America, but if we have a broad perspective, we all live on this planet and God has provided us with blessings that we can enjoy together,” Pezeshkian said.“Our belief and conviction in Iran is that we are all from one root and we are all one single nation, there is no superiority between us and you except based on humanity, capability, and greater service,” he added. “We are ready to share all the achievements we have made with you, to share our expertise with you in health, trade, industry, agriculture, security, and peace and tranquility, so that we can create a world where all human beings on the earth can coexist in peace, prosperity and harmony.”Pezeshkian also expressed hope that the participation of African representatives and traders in the event in Tehran would strengthen opportunities for cooperation in various sectors.The president also criticized certain governments for disregarding religious teachings and committing acts of aggression against the other nations.The 3rd Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference is being held in Tehran from April 27 to 29, with the event set to continue in Isfahan from April 30 to May 1.The African delegates are also scheduled to visit the Iran Expo 2025, which is set to be held in Tehran from April 28 to May 2 with more than 2,500 traders, economic directors and heads of chambers of commerce from over 100 countries.VP: Africa holds special place in Iran’s strategic roadmapDuring the opening ceremony of the international conference, Aref said the Islamic Republic views Africa not merely as a consumer market but as a strategic partner with a special position in the new global power structure.“In the upstream documents of our country, including the Iran Vision Document, the Seventh Progress Law, and national development programs, the development of South-South relations and the expansion of interactions with African countries are explicitly emphasized,” he added.Aref stressed that Iran has consistently engaged with African countries based on the principles of justice, dignity, and shared historical relations.He said Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized the necessity of enhancing ties with African nations, and the Pezeshkian administration seeks to expand relationships with African nations.Iran possesses abundant resources in oil, gas, and minerals, along with the necessary expertise and technology, Aref said, adding that the Islamic Republic aims to use these capabilities not for domination, but for collaborative and brotherly partnership.Minister plans for $10 billion trade leapSpeaking at the event, Atabak pointed to the extensive cooperation capacities between Iran and Africa, announcing plans for a tenfold increase in trade exchanges with African countries to $10 billion. (ICE TEHERAN)

Fonte notizia: IRAN DAILY