Dr.Rouhani in a meeting with new Japanese Ambassador to Tehran:
Iran welcomes expanding ties with Tokyo
ILNA: President Hassan Rouhani here on Tuesday touching upon the deep historical bonds between Tehran- Tokyo said that the relations between Iran and Japan are steadily expanding and deepening and Tehran welcomes further developing of this relationship in the fields of interest.
President Rouhani made the remarks in a meeting with the new Japanese ambassador to Tehran Hiroyasu Kobayashi while receiving his credentials.
President noted to his talks with the Prime Minister of Japan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly said that political will to expand and deepen bilateral relations between the two countries is evident.
President pointed to Japan’s will for investment and cooperation in the fields of health and environment in Iran, said now the suitable atmosphere exists for the involvement of Japan in various fields, including the marine environment, the expansion of railways, and electrification of the railway and port facilities.
For his part, the new Japanese ambassador to Tehran Hiroyasu Kobayashi said the Emperor of Japan is willing to expansion of friendly relations with Iran said that I determined to strengthen relations with the Iranian side during mission.
Congratulating the Iran’s nuclear deal, he expressed hope to see the prosperity of bilateral relations based on the agreement said Japan will mobilize government and private sectors for cooperation with Iran in the areas of the economy .