Iran's First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri, in a message on Wednesday, extended his congratulations to Guinean Prime Minister Mohammed Saeed Fofana on the country’s National Day.

In his message, Jahangiri also congratulated the Guinean government and nation on the occasion.

He further expressed hope that the two nations would witness promotion of all-out ties in near future.

Iran has striven hard to maximize relations with the African continent. The country is also an observing member of the African Union and has shown an active presence in previous AU summit meetings.

The country is considered as one of the AU's strategic partners along with India, Japan, China, several South American states and Turkey, while Tehran is also believed to be prioritizing promotion of its economic and political ties with the African states.
 

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