{"id":5434,"date":"2023-07-21T15:50:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T15:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.news25.org\/?p=5434"},"modified":"2023-07-21T15:50:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T15:50:40","slug":"strengthening-bonds-irans-new-beginning-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.news25.org\/strengthening-bonds-irans-new-beginning-in-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening Bonds: Iran’s “New Beginning” in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In a significant diplomatic move, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi embarked on a historic tour of Africa, signaling a renewed effort to forge stronger ties with the continent. The three-country visit, which includes stops in Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, marks the first time an Iranian president has set foot on African soil in over a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tour is seen as a strategic response to the crippling US sanctions that have affected Iran’s economy since then-US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the nuclear pact in 2018. With diplomatic outreach becoming crucial for Iran’s economic diversification, the nation has turned its attention to developing world countries, and Africa holds immense promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Raisi received a warm red-carpet welcome from Kenyan counterpart President William Ruto in Nairobi, underscoring the significance of the occasion. The leaders engaged in bilateral talks aimed at bolstering economic cooperation between their nations. In the discussions, Iran expressed its commitment to supporting Kenya in areas such as manufacturing, health, and the blue economy through research and technology initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kenya, in turn, expressed its eagerness to enhance trade volumes with Iran. President Ruto’s administration is working closely with Tehran to facilitate the export of agricultural products like tea, meat, and other goods to Iran, positioning the country as a pivotal gateway to Central Asian markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n