Hope for New Page in Friendship With Japan

President Ebrahim Raeisi extended congratulations to Fumio Kishida on his election as Japan’s prime minister, expressing hope that the new premier’s term in office will open a new page in friendly ties between the two countries.
“On behalf of the Iranian nation and government, I sincerely congratulate Your Excellency on your election as prime minister of the friendly country of Japan. I hope your tenure will open a new chapter in the friendship between the two states,” Raeisi wrote in a message to Kishida on Thursday, according to President.ir. 
He expressed confidence that both sides would make joint efforts to enhance cooperation in all areas, especially in the economic and commercial fields, given their friendly and historical relations.
The Iranian president emphasized that Tehran’s policy has always been to help “strengthen regional and international peace and security under the auspices of justice and mutual adherence to international obligations and agreements” besides “observing the sovereignty of independent countries and protecting the rights of nations.”