TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Cuban President Fidel Castro ended a three-day visit to Iran Thursday, saying he had found new friends and was optimistic about future relations between the two nations.
Dressed in his usual olive-green military fatigues, which he had swapped for suits during two days of meetings with Iranian officials, Castro received an official farewell at Tehran's Saadabad Palace from President Mohammad Khatami.
``I had friends in Iran, but with this visit I have found new friends,'' Castro said at the farewell ceremony. ``This was a memorable visit for me. ... I leave with optimism about future ties.'' ....