Cambodia, Iran look to enhance bilateral ties, cooperation

Cambodia and Iran are looking for possibilities to strengthen and expand bilateral ties and cooperation for the mutual benefits of the two countries and peoples. Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong held a talk on Monday with the Hanoi-based Iranian Ambassador to Cambodia Hossein Alvandi Behineh to discuss ways to increase relations in economics, trade, investment, tourism and education. … The ambassador also said Iran decided to grant a number of scholarships to Cambodian officials to study in the fields of oil and gas in Iran. Meanwhile, Alvandi Behineh said Iran wanted to become a member of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) and sought support from Cambodia. …

Shanghai Daily News Staff
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