TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Saturday that Iran and Kenya are determined to fight terrorism and have common views on the issue.

“The two countries have close view and determination in fighting terrorism,” Larijani said during a joint press conference in Tehran with Justin Bedan Njoka Muturi, the speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya.

Larijani also said that Iran has always had a “positive view” on having “friendly” and “comprehensive” relations with Kenya.

The Majlis speaker said he discussed expansion of ties in economic, industrial and agricultural areas as well as oil and gas industries with the Kenyan official.

He expressed hope that Muturi’s trip to Iran would be a turning point in bilateral relation.

Muturi called for closer interaction between the two countries’ parliamentary friendship groups.

The parliaments play important role in expansion of relations, Muturi said, highlighted the importance of expanding parliamentary ties.

He also invited Larijani to visit Kenya.

NA/PA