The Nuclear Accord Approved, Now Iran Seeking Friends In The Region
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Iran now seeks to establish friendly ties along with mutual respect with regional countries, including Saudi Arabia,” said Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian during a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam in Beirut recently.
“We are ready to hold talks with our Saudi friends and we believe that this country enjoys an important role and status in the region,” he stated.
Amir-Abdollahian also voiced Iran’s readiness to cooperate with regional countries to ensure Lebanon’s security, adding that undermining the security of the Arab country just benefits the Israeli regime.
“Iran has always been concerned about Lebanon’s security and stability, and the frequent meetings of Iranian officials with their Lebanese counterparts indicate this concern,” the senior diplomat stressed.
He further touched upon the important visits of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to regional countries immediately following the recent breakthrough in nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1, saying they testify that “Iran’s foreign policy is to improve regional relations within the framework of maintaining stability and security.”
Tehran and the P5+1 – the US, Russia, China, France, Britain, and Germany finalized the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) over the Iranian nuclear program on 14 July. And it has been approved by the Iranian Parliament and the US Congress.
Under the JCPOA, limits will be put on Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for, among other things, the removal of all economic and financial bans against the nation.
Iranian officials have met with Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi to discuss ways to boost bilateral relations in such fields as industry, agriculture, health, Oil & Gas, and electricity.
In his message Tuesday, Iran;s resident said the mass participation of the Turkish people in the “successfully held” election with a view to forming a strong and cohesive government indicated the nation’s determination to design a bright future.
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani expressed hope that the election’s outcome would further improve relations between the 2 neighboring countries.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham Monday offered congratulations to the Turkish government and nation on the successful parliamentary election with high turnout.
Sunday, the Turkish president’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) regained the outright majority it had lost in June’s election.
There are hopes that the election would put an end to months of tension and instability in Turkey, triggered by 2 deadly bomb blasts in the city of Suruc and the capital, Ankara, over the past few months.
Stay tuned…
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Paul Ebeling
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