TEHRAN (IRNA) -- Iran and Kenya in the latter's capital, Nairobi, on Saturday discussed possible avenues for bolstering bilateral political, economic and cultural ties.

Mohsen Yahyavi, head of the Iranian parliamentary delegation to the 114th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in Nairobi which concluded Friday, met with Kenyan Vice-President Moody Awori. Yahyavi praised the Kenyan parliament, government and nation for successfully holding the IPU session, and said his country had "a strong political will to expand ties and cooperation with Kenya in various economic, trade, agricultural and cultural areas."

He expressed hope the groundwork would be laid for bolstering bilateral cooperation and investment with Iranians in Nairobi through exchange of visits between the two countries' officials.

Pointing to the potentials of developing states for promoting cooperation in the scientific, cultural and industrial fields, the MP voiced his country's readiness to enhance ties with Kenya in all fields.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran, which is a major oil and energy producer, has the required capability to build power plants in Kenya," he said.

Awori, for his part, praised his meetings with members of the Iranian parliamentary delegation and lauded Iran's rich and ancient civilization.

Referring to deficiencies faced by Kenya in its industrial, agricultural and energy fields, he called for Iranian investment in his country and use of Iranian expertise to meet these deficiencies and help develop the country.

He said a high-ranking Kenyan delegation plans to visit Iran in the near future.

In a separate meeting with Kenyan Minister of Transport Chirau Ali Mwakwere, Yahyavi reiterated that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never pursued nuclear weapons.

Tehran wants nuclear energy only for peaceful purposes, he added.

Peaceful use of nuclear energy is the indisputable right of any country based on the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), he said, adding that powerful countries do not wish to see developing states progress.

For his part, the Kenyan minister praised the efforts of Iranian scientists to gain access to peaceful nuclear energy and stressed that despite hindrances created by certain countries, Iran's achievements in various fields are significant and surprising.

He called on his country's officials to follow Iran which, he described as a "good model" for development in different areas.

He reiterated that Nairobi supports Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.

Mwakwere stressed the need to utilize Iran's valuable experiences in the areas of energy and transportation.

The 114th IPU session wrapped up its five-day work in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday.