Barter Could Help Boost Trade Relations With Africa

Iran and the African continent have a great potential for expanding trade relations through barter of goods, a Foreign Ministry official said. 
Mehdi Aqajafari, director general for African affairs, added that the continent is a favorable market for Iranian non-oil goods while it can meet a wide range of Iran's needs. 
"By proper planning, the two sides can use the huge opportunities and improve trade through barter," he told ISNA. 
Iran has had good relations with African countries over the past decades, according to Aqajafari, and intends to expand ties in the sanctions era by tapping into mutual capacities, especially by supporting the private sector.