In a meeting with new South Korean Ambassador Kim Young-Moke, President Ahmadinejad said that Tehran-Seoul cooperation would serve the interests of the two nations.



He called for utilizing capabilities of the two nations for their progress.



President Ahmadinejad said that in light of the present international situation, Iran and South Korea are required to bolster friendship and cooperation.



He said that the Islamic Republic of Iran sees no limitation in developing ties with South Korea adding that joint investment is a good ground for economic cooperation.



He said that Iran supports negotiations between Seoul and Pyongyang.



Young-Moke said for his part that Tehran-Seoul ties have special status and that South Korea is willing to develop cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.



The ambassador said that the Iranian and South Korean nations have common cultural values and that the two countries would invest in tourism and other industry sectors.

Tehran, Dec 1, IRNA