Bishop visit to Iran helped improve relations: ambassador

Iran's Ambassador to Australia says Foreign Minister Julie Bishop's recent visit to Iran helped improve relations between the two countries.

Bishop visit to Iran helped improve relations: ambassadorBishop visit to Iran helped improve relations: ambassador

Bishop visit to Iran helped improve relations: ambassador

Iran's Ambassador to Australia says the Islamic Republic of Iran will extend offers of help to any efforts that promote peace and prosperity in the Middle East.

Ambassador Abdolhossein Vahaji says Iran was the first country to offer assistance to Iraq to confront the self-proclaimed Islamic State militants.

He told Brian Thomson, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop's recent visit to Iran helped improve relations between Australia and Iran.

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