Tehran (ANTARA News) - Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said here on Wednesday that Iran is ready to develop bilateral ties with Indonesia.

In a meeting with Indonesia`s new ambassador to Iran, Salehi described the two countries as the two big states with numerous commonalities and said that solidarity between the two states and other Muslim countries will help promote the Muslims glory and dignity.

He also characterized Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), D8 Group and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as opportunities for promoting mutual cooperation.

Salehi also hoped that Iran and Indonesia will help each other's progress by exchanging views in various fields.

He also referred to Iran's achievements in various areas such as medicine, industry and engineering and said that Iran is ready to make its experience available to Indonesia.

The Indonesian envoy submitted a copy of his credentials to Salehi and hoped that bilateral ties will develop during his mission Tehran, IRNA reported.

(H-AK)

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