Ahmad Erfanian, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Korea, presented his credentials to Lee Jae-myung, President of the Republic of Korea,at Cheong Wa Dae on October 12, 2026.  President Lee welcomed Ambassador Erfanian and wished him success in carrying out his diplomatic mission. He also emphasized the importance of the ambassador’s active role in promoting and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries across various fields. Ambassador Erfanian, in turn, conveyed the warm greetings and message of respect of Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He underscored the importance of the friendly relations between Iran and the Republic of Korea and the need to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Highlighting the potential for further development of bilateral relations, Ambassador Erfanian expressed hope that his tenure would provide new opportunities to deepen ties, broaden cooperation, and enhance mutual understanding between Tehran and Seoul. Iran and the Republic of Korea have considerable potential to expand bilateral cooperation in a range of areas, including the economy, trade, industry, and culture. Building on these opportunities and strengthening constructive dialogue, both countries can work toward a more dynamic phase in their relations and further advance mutually beneficial cooperation in areas of shared interest.