President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Saturday that further cooperation among independent states will strengthen their position in influencing the world affairs.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran attended the residence of his Cuban counterpart Fidel Castro here Saturday evening and met the ailing leader for more than half an hour.

Visiting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Saturday stressed the importance of bolstering relations with India in all fields.