Sudan keen to promote ties with Iran

Foreign Minister of Sudan Ali Ahmed Karti has said here Wednesday that Khartoum was keen to promote bilateral ties with Tehran. Karti made the remarks after a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Ali-Akbar Salehi which was held on the sidelines of the 66th UN General Assembly. Speaking exclusively to IRNA, the Sudanese minister referred to Tehran-Khartoum historical and cordial relations, stressing that Iran is a major country in the region which “is highly influential in international relations.” Karti stressed that Iran played a key role in securing peace and stability in the Middle East region.