He made the remarks in a meeting with the new Korean Ambassador to Tehran Sung Wung Yeub.

“Iran and South Korea relations are cultural and historical; both Seoul and Tehran are opposed to unilateralism and oppression in the international relations and want a new world order which would guarantee respect for entire world countries’ sovereignty as well as ensuring peace and justice for all; achieving a new World Order needs cooperation and participation of all nations.”

The high-ranking official noted that despite arrogant powers’ pressures, Tehran welcomes expansion of relations with the Seoul.

“There are good potentials for expansion of trade exchange as well as the tourism between Iran and South Korea.”

The South Korean envoy for his part welcomed development of ties between Tehran and Seoul and called for opening a new chapter in bilateral relations between the two countries.

Throughout history, the two countries of Iran and South Korea have maintained a relatively friendly and strongly strategic partnership. South Korea is one of Iran's major commercial partners.