Rouhani: Post-JCPOA, good chance for promoting ties with Malaysia

EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani said that the situation following Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is a good opportunity for developing ties with the Islamic state of Malaysia.

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10 October 2016

Upon his arrival in Kuala Lumpur Airport, he described Malaysia as a major and advanced Islamic state in South-East Asia.

Referring to the good situation created after the nuclear deal between Tehran and 5+1 Group as an opportunity which would help promote relations with the Muslim country, he said he will discuss ways improving relations with Malaysia during his meetings with the country's officials on Friday and Saturday, according to IRNA.

Iran has always had excellent ties with the Malaysian nation and government, he said.

President Rouhani arrived in Kuala Lumpur leading a high ranking political and economic delegation on the second leg of his regional tour to South-East Asian nations which has already taken him to Vitenam. He will visit Thailand later.