Egypt, Iran trying to solve their differences

Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmad Abul Gheit said on Sunday that relations between Iran and Egypt are based on mutual respect and eagerness to boost bilateral ties.

He made the remarks in an interview with the Cairo-based daily of Al Jomhuria.

The foreign minister also referred to some obstacles in establishing full diplomatic relations between Tehran and Cairo.

Abul Gheit further noted that Iranian and Egyptian officials raised some differences in their negotiations.

"We continue to strive for consensus on all issues, but we have not yet found any solution which is to the satisfaction of the two sides," he added.