Ambassador of Iran Presents Credentials to South Korean President

Iran's new ambassador to the Republic of Korea presented his credentials to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at a ceremony held at the presidential office in Seoul.

The new ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Republic of Korea presented his credentials to the President of South Korea, Lee Jae-myung, in a ceremony at the presidential palace of South Korea.

According to Ambassador Arjan, after presenting the credentials, in a short conversation with the President of South Korea, while conveying the greetings and the message of respect of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, he emphasized the importance of friendly relations between the two countries and the need to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

He also pointed to the existing capacities in bilateral relations and expressed his hope that during his mission, new fields will be provided to expand relations and strengthen understanding and cooperation between Tehran and Seoul.

In this meeting, the president of South Korea welcomed the new ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran and wished him success in his diplomatic mission.

It is expected that the beginning of the mission of the new ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Seoul will lay the groundwork for the continuation of dialogues and the pursuit of existing capacities to expand relations and cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest.

Ahmad Irfanian, the senior diplomat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has started his activity as the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Korea since Mehr 2, 1405 (September 24, 2026).

During more than three decades of diplomatic activity, he has worked in various political and managerial positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as in a number of embassies of the Islamic Republic of Iran abroad.