Norwegian envoy criticizes media propaganda against Iran

Norwegian Ambassador to Tehran Odyssey Norheim said on Thursday that foreign media portray an unrealistic image of Iran, AVA Diplomatic reports.

Norheim made the remarks in a meeting with the governor of Fars Province in its capital city Shiraz, south of Iran.

Criticizing negative propaganda made by foreign media against the county, she said, unlike media distorted reports from Iran, foreign tourists who visit the country present a true image of Iran for their fellow countrymen.

Referring to the significant status of Shiraz in Iran’s tourism, Norheim said she would invite Norwegian companies to visit the province and become closely familiar with its tourist attractions.

The Norwegian ambassador also called for promotion of Iran-Norway economic ties.

Referring to a recent visit to Tehran by the Norwegian foreign minister, Norheim said the visit could play a vital role in boosting bilateral cooperation between Tehran and Oslo.

She stressed reaching a final agreement in nuclear talks between Iran and the Group 5+1 would further help increase of bilateral ties between Iran and Norway.