{The meeting was held between Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian and Zimbabwean Foreign Minister Simbarashe Simbanenduku Mumbengegwi.}
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the expansion of bilateral relations and mutual cooperation in various political, economic and cultural fields.
Among other issues discussed at the meeting were increased investment by the Iranian private sector in Zimbabwe, the need to follow up and implement past agreements, planning to hold the next session of the Joint Commission, boosting of scientific and technological cooperation, and promotion of activities of the private sectors of Iran and Zimbabwe.
Amir Abdollahian, for his part, called for facilitation of issuing entry visa for Iranian traders and businessmen who want to travel to Zimbabwe.
The Iranian deputy foreign minister is on a tour of Africa which has already taken him to South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Iran has striven hard to maximize relations with the African continent.
Iran is also an observing member of the AU 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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