Tehran, Iran - Mexico and Iran have agreed to strengthen their relationship in various areas including education and trade.

As part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Iran, a delegation of government officials from Mexico, headed by Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, ambassador Carlos de Icaza, paid a visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Icaza met last Saturday with the Iranian Chancellor, Mohammad Javad Zarif, according to the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

"We consider Iran one of the most important actors in the Middle East and that is why we want to maintain constant meetings with Persian authorities," said Icaza after meeting with Zarif.

During the encounter, Chancellor Zarif outlined the trade opportunities that Iran could provide to Mexico.

"Mexico and other countries can take part in trade exchanges with central Asian countries through Iran. Chabahar port provides access to Afghanistan and central Asia," said Zarif.

In 2012, bilateral trade between both countries was worth $133 million, the highest ever registered; however, last year if fell to $20 million.

Representatives of Mexican private companies also travelled to Tehran to meet with Iranian businessmen.