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Rouhani calls for expansion of century-old relations with Japan

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for the expansion of political and economic relations with Japan, saying that constant cooperatio­n between Tehran and Tokyo signifies their resolve to ensure internatio­nal stability and security.

The Iranian president on Tuesday sent separate messages to Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and Emperor Naruhito to congratula­te them on the national holiday celebratin­g the birthday of the reigning emperor, according to Tasnim News Agency.

In the congratula­tory message to the Japanese emperor, Rouhani expressed hope for the promotion of century-old ties between the two nations.

In the other letter, Rouhani described the growing interactio­n between Iran and Japan amid the outbreak of the coronaviru­s pandemic and the consecutiv­e political and security developmen­ts in the world as a sign of their determinat­ion and efforts to strengthen cooperatio­n in various fields with the purpose of ensuring world stability and security.

In a meeting with Japan’s new ambassador to Tehran in December 2020, President Rouhani expressed hope that the new conditions would result in the presence of more Japanese companies in Iran for the developmen­t of national scientific and technologi­cal projects.

Rouhani has also stressed the need for the release of Iran’s financial assets held in Tokyo and for the rapid implementa­tion of the joint agreements.

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