Araghchi calls for stronger Iran-Singapore economic and commercial ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stressed the importance of efforts to strengthen relations between Iran and Singapore in various fields, particularly economic and commercial cooperation, during a meeting with Ahmad Saffari, Iran's ambassador to Singapore, ahead of his departure for his mission, Mehr News reported.

During the meeting, the new ambassador presented his proposed plan for bilateral relations between Tehran and Singapore and outlined the use of existing capacities to expand cooperation across different areas. Araghchi wished the ambassador success in his assignment and emphasized the importance of strengthening ties, especially in the economic and commercial sphere.

The foreign minister also advised Saffari to pay serious attention to Iranians residing in Singapore and to provide them with proper consular services.

Before his appointment as Iran's ambassador to Singapore, Saffari served as director of the transport and communications department at the Economic Cooperation Organization and as a senior expert at the Foreign Ministry's administrative and financial deputy. According to Mehr News, the meeting took place as part of the routine preparations for the ambassador's departure to take up his post.