Iranian Newly Appointed Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on IEA-Deputy Foreign Minister

The newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Alireza Bikdeli, paid a courtesy call on IEA-Deputy Foreign Minister, Al-Haj Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai.Welcoming the Iranian Ambassador & wishing him success in his diplomatic mission, DFM Stanekzai expressed confidence that the his tenure would contribute to further strengthening the political, economic, & cultural relations between Afghanistan & Iran, adding further, Mr. Stanikzai also raised concerns regarding the challenges faced by Afghan refugees in Iran, stressing the need for effective measures to address these issues facilitate their movement between the two countries.Appreciating having meeting with IEA-Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr. Bikdeli said that bilateral political, economic & cultural relations with brethren neighbouring nation, Afghanistan, would be further upscaled, stressing on capitalising on the existing opportunities to advance shared interests.