Iran Keen To Boost Ties With Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan - Pehin Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng, Brunei's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II, met his counterpart Manouchehr Mottaki, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Islamic Republic of Iran at the Foreign Minister's Office in Tehran, on Saturday, a press release from Brunei's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.

Pehin and Mottaki discussed bilateral relations between the two countries including ways to enhance bilateral ties and various identified areas of cooperation that can be development by both countries. Pehin Lim and Mottaki also exchanged views on regional and international issues. The meeting was part of the programme arranged for Pehin's visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran from February 21-24.

Also present during the meeting were Pengiran Haji Sahari Pengiran Haji Salleh, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Islamic Republic of Iran and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

"Given the capabilities of Iranian companies in the oil and gas sectors, construction of factories, dam-building and auto manufacturing, Iran is keen on implementing joint projects with Brunei," Mottaki was quoted as saying by the Iranian news agency (IRNA) during the meeting with Pehin Lim.

He also said the upcoming OIC Summit will shoulder a heavy responsibility to counter an anti-Islam propaganda campaign.

He added that Muslim states will seriously defend their sanctities during the upcoming Summit of Leaders of the Organisation of Islamic Conference member states to be held in Senegal. Senegal is expected to take over OIC presidency from Malaysia.

On reopening of Iran's embassy in Brunei, he said Iran is ready to boost all-out ties with Brunei.

Expressing his satisfaction with his current visit to Tehran, Pehin Lim said he held fruitful meetings with several Iranian officials.

Pehin Lim voiced his country's interest to bolster bilateral cooperation with Iran, particularly in the areas of energy, investment and tourism.

He referred to the upcoming OIC meeting in Senegal as a good opportunity for helping the Muslim community across the world to introduce the real picture of Islam.

"The OIC meeting is an important opportunity for Muslim countries to show the true image of Islam," Pehin Lim said.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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