Iran Press/ Iran news: Ali Bagheri Kani and Henrik Thunen discussed bilateral ties and the latest regional and international developments.
The Norwegian official also met with Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian earlier in the day.
In the meeting, Amir-Abdollahian described Iran-Norway political relations dating back to 115 years ago as an important support for bilateral ties.
Amir-Abdollahian noted that the promotion of parliamentary, trade, and political ties is a measure of importance.
He further said, "The participation of Iranian nationals residing in Norway in different scientific, economic, and political scenes is a valuable capital for fostering bilateral cooperation."
Also, the Iranian top diplomat elaborated on Islamic Republic’s stance on regional developments including security in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, Yemen, and Ukraine.
For his part, the Norwegian official, "The development of diplomatic contacts with the Islamic Republic of Iran is among the priorities of his country’s foreign policy."
Thune also elaborated on Norway’s stance on developments in Ukraine and Afghanistan.
The Norwegian deputy foreign minister noted that his country seeks to expand and strengthen relations with Iran.
He extended the invitation to the Iranian foreign minister to visit Norway to hold bilateral talks and attend the Oslo meeting.
The two sides also exchanged views about the continuation of political consultations for enhancing mutual understanding and interactions.
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