Moncada had a meeting with Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi the day before, during which they agreed to emphasize strengthening their bilateral ties in light of the sanctions imposed on both countries by the United States government.
Raisi described the bilateral relations and the positive and constructive cooperation between the two sides in international institutions and organizations as good.
During the meeting in one of the presidential chambers, the Nicaraguan Foreign Minister highlighted Iran’s resistance to US pressure and sanctions.
He also met with the head of parliament, Mohamad Baqer-Qalibaf, and they advocated paving the way for greater cooperation in various areas such as economy, agriculture, energy and technology, while both states remain subject to sanctions.
“Americans want their own interests and use sanctions as a bargaining chip against any country that opposes them, and they always try to interfere in the internal affairs of revolutionary countries,” Baqer-Qalibaf noted at the end of the exchange of views.
Moncada advocated accelerating and strengthening trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, referring to the Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement signed here today with his Iranian counterpart, Hosein Amir Abdolahian.
He described the struggle against imperialism as the basis of Iran-Nicaragua relations, stressing that the two countries must resist in this long anti-imperialist process until victory is achieved.
The Nicaraguan minister stressed the importance of a joint Iran-Nicaragua economic commission and reiterated that his country is preparing the ground for the commission to meet as soon as possible.
Tehran and Managua have maintained very close ties since the triumph of their revolution in 1979.
Both countries, known for their anti-hegemonic and anti-imperialist positions, have been subject to interference and a harsh sanctions regime by the United States, which is why they are trying to further strengthen their ties to neutralize such measures.
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