Massoud Pezeshkian's Invitation to Cyril Ramaphosa to Visit Tehran

Massoud Pezeshkian, the Vice President of the Iranian Parliament, during his recent meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, expressed readiness to hold a joint economic commission and invited him to travel to Tehran. This invitation is part of efforts to strengthen and develop economic relations and bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Readiness for Joint Cooperation

Pezeshkian pointed out the importance of establishing closer communications between Iran and South Africa and added: "We are ready to hold a joint economic commission of the two countries to advance our cooperation programs." He also emphasized the need to expand trade relations and investment between the two countries, stating: "The development of cooperation can benefit both countries and provide new opportunities for traders and investors."

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Background of Iran-South Africa Relations

The relations between Iran and South Africa date back decades, and in recent years, due to economic and political changes globally, the two countries have sought to strengthen their relations. In this context, holding joint economic commissions can facilitate trade exchanges and increase the volume of trade between the two parties.

Pezeshkian referred to the economic capacities of South Africa and stated: "South Africa, as one of the developed countries on the African continent, can be a good partner for Iran in various economic fields." He also mentioned bilateral cooperation in scientific, technological, and cultural areas, saying: "We hope that through these collaborations, new avenues for interactions between the two countries will be created."

In conclusion, the Vice President of the Iranian Parliament emphasized the necessity of Cyril Ramaphosa's presence in Tehran and said: "The presence of the President of South Africa in Iran can be a sign of the two countries' determination to strengthen relations and help develop cooperation." This visit could be seen as an opportunity to discuss and examine various economic and political issues between the two countries and lead to the enhancement of bilateral cooperation.

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