Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Enrique Manalo on the sidelines of the 78th UNGA session in New York discussed the latest developments in bilateral ties.
Expressing his satisfaction with this meeting, Iran's top diplomat said that the ancient and friendly relations' history between the two countries is a very good investment for expanding future relations.
AmirAbdollahian said that Tehran is ready to expand its commercial ties with Manila and cooperate in scientific and technological fields and other fields of interest.
Referring to the global movement towards multilateralism, he termed this process as an opportunity for Iran and the Philippines, adding that both countries have common views and good cooperation in international organizations.
Touching on the good relations and cooperation between the two countries, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines for his part said: We have various fields for cooperation and can provide the basis for cooperation between the two countries in new fields of interest.
Manalo emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural exchanges between the two countries.
He added that we have a common point of view regarding respect for international law and support for multilateralism in the international sphere.
He noted that Iran and the Philippines's ties have always been good both in the bilateral and international levels, including in the United Nations, voicing readiness to continue bilateral cooperation.
6125**7129