Majid Saffar said in an interview with the IRNA published on Wednesday that the remaining documents are prepared to be signed during the inter-governmental committee that will be held in Tehran in the near future.
Uganda has many natural and mineral resources, which are definitely needed by Iran, he said.
We can meet our needs by maintaining cooperation in the field of mines, he said adding that Uganda hails Iran’s investments in these sectors as well as expanding cooperation.
The Muslim population of Uganda and its membership in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have paved the ground for cultural cooperation with Iran, he noted.
He called for taking advantage of Uganda's capacities at the regional and international levels, within the framework of the Non-Aligned Movement.
We also enjoy good capacities in the field of engineering technical services, new technologies, and knowledge-based technologies, he stated.
We can provide these capabilities for the scientific, academic, and business communities of Uganda, which is highly welcomed by the senior officials of the Ugandan government, he said.
Uganda can meet a large part of Iran’s needs, and Iran also supplies a large part of Uganda's demands, especially in the field of petrochemical products, oil products, and energy.
President Raisi at the head of a delegation is in Nairobi on the first leg of his three-nation tour of Africa that will also take him to Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Holding bilateral meetings, attending intergovernmental committees and meeting with businesses and economic officials of the three countries are on the agenda of Raisi's visit.
This is the first time after 11 years that an Iranian president makes a tour of Africa.
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