Sudan News Agency

 Tehran, Aug 19 (SUNA)- The Iranian First Vice President , Dr. Mohamed Ridha Rahimi, stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran and Sudan share identical stand on regional and international issues

Upon receiving the Wali (governor) of Khartoum State, Dr Abdul-Rahman Al Khidir, and the accompanying delegation, currently visiting Iran, Dr. Rahimi said that Sudan represents a priority to Iran in the economic and developmental fields

Dr. Rahimi has promised to sponsor agreements and protocols reached by Kartoum State and Tehran and Isfahan provinces

Dr. Al-Khidir said that Khartoum State hopes that the Iranian exports bank will provide funding for its developmental projects

Dr. Al Khidir has paid a visit to a cement factory, the biggest in the Middle East, and held a meeting with officials of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, businessmen and companies and invited them to visit Khartoum to be informed on the investment opportunities

Khartoum State and Isfahan Province have signed a memo of understanding in area of meat processing, poultry and animal production, extension of gas pipeline and dams' building. AH/mo