TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to Sarajevo said on Monday that the visit to Tehran by Bosnia and Herzegovina’s President Bakir Izetbegovic marks a turning point for promotion of mutual ties in political, economic and cultural arenas.

Mahmoud Heidari said Iran was among the first countries that recognized Bosnia and Herzegovina as an independent state after the breakup of Yugoslavia, ILNA reported.

Heidari added the two countries have enjoyed cordial relations during the past 25 years. 

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