Egypt interested in establishing normal ties with all countries
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Tehran, Jan 26, IRNA - Head of Egypt’s interest section in Iran Khaled
Amareh said his country is willing to establish friendly and normal ties
with all world countries including the Islamic Republic of Iran.

He told IRNA in an exclusive interview that the two countries of Iran and
Egypt have already exchanged delegations in cultural, social, political,
scientific and research areas and are conducting speedy measures to make
optimum coordination and convergence.

He pointed to the importance of diplomatic exchanges to improve relations.

He highlighted regional concerns of Iran and Egypt with a focus on
Palestinian issue and elimination of weapons of mass destruction from the
Middle East the region, calling for enhanced cooperation in political,
tourism and economic areas.

The diplomat further expressed hope that the bases of strategic ties between
the two countries would be built in a way to augment cooperation of the two
Islamic countries in such areas as creating jobs by carrying out joint
economic projects.

Amareh said it was an honor for Egypt to host Islamic countries summit in
Cairo on February 6-7 which includes Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at
top of the list.

As for economic cooperation, the Egyptian official pointed to many existing
potential in both countries and said Tehran and Cairo were interested in
establishing trade and economic ties especially in textile, petrochemical
industry, auto manufacturing, and spare parts.

He dismissed rumors spread by certain Arab media in the region regarding
concerns proximity between Iran and Egypt may cause, saying such claims were
propaganda.

He welcomed media cooperation between the two countries.

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