TEHRAN – Iran’s newly appointed ambassadors to Côte d’Ivoire and Madagascar held separate meetings with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday before departing to take up their posts.

Gholamreza Mir-Mohammad Migoony, who will serve as ambassador to Abidjan, presented his proposed work plan to the minister and discussed priorities for his mission. Araghchi underscored the importance of Iran’s relations with African nations, stressing the need to expand cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire, particularly in the fields of trade and economic development. Migoony has previously served as Iran’s ambassador to Niger and as Director General of Building and Support Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In a separate meeting, Alireza Sabzali, Iran’s new envoy to Madagascar, briefed the foreign minister on his agenda for his upcoming assignment in Antananarivo. Araghchi wished him success and emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral ties with Madagascar, with a special focus on economic and commercial relations. Sabzali previously headed the Department of Policies and Economic Programs at the Ministry’s Economic Diplomacy division.

The Foreign Minister reiterated that boosting relations with African nations remains a central priority for Iran’s foreign policy, highlighting the continent’s economic potential and the importance of strengthening partnerships through diplomacy.