Nourian, during the meeting with Araghchi on Wednesday, outlined his plan for expanding bilateral cooperation between Tehran and Kampala across various sectors during his tenure as the country's ambassador.
Wishing the ambassador, a success in his new role, the top Iranian diplomat emphasized the necessity of leveraging existing capacities and opportunities to enhance trade exchanges, as well as strengthen relations and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Iran-Uganda relations have a long history, with both countries actively pursuing efforts to strengthen economic diplomacy and broaden bilateral trade and commerce.
Uganda is a member of the East African Community (EAC) and is on the path of economic growth, making its market an attractive opportunity for Iranian traders and economic actors. The African nation has also strong potential in nature-based tourism.