Egyptian official hails Iran ties

A senior Egyptian official has described Cairo-Tehran relations as “strategic,” saying that both sides must work to tap into potentials for further cooperation, Press TV reports on Wednesday.

Egypt's Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr said on Tuesday that his country sees great strategic value in its diplomatic ties with Iran and that national interests play a crucial role in such relations, Mehr news agency reported, citing an article published in the Egyptian newspaper Al-Youm al-Sabe. 

The Egyptian foreign minister also noted that Egypt and Iran constantly exchange views over regional and international developments.