Iran says it is determined to strengthen cordial relations with North African countries, particularly Morocco, based on mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs of each country.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Marzieh Afkham, said on Sunday that the reopening of Iran�s embassy in Morocco and the appointment of a new ambassador to the North African country show Tehran�s determination to improve ties with Rabat in all fields.

She added that Iran and Morocco�also plan�to boost political and economic cooperation, and�exchange commercial delegations.

Relations between Iran and Morocco were severed in 2009 following a series of disputes on regional issues.

Iran officially appointed Mohammad Taqi Moayyed, a career diplomat who had previously served in Tunisia, the Netherlands and Greece, as its new ambassador to Morocco. He submitted his credentials to Morocco�s King Mohammed VI last week.

Morocco, however, has not yet named any ambassador to Tehran. Moroccan officials have announced that a new ambassador is to be named soon.

By Press TV