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Mahathir Mohamad Praises Iran’s Technological Progress

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has hailed Iran’s progress in science and technology, saying Tehran’s “amazing” advancement under the US sanctions makes him happy.

The Malaysian prime minister made the remarks in a Friday meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the 18th Summit of Heads of State and Governments of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Baku.

“I always consider myself as Iran’s friend. Iran’s advancements in new technologies and sciences are amazing and at the same time make me happy,” Mahathir said, adding that he admires Iran’s technological and scientific capabilities and the country’s progress.

“Malaysia is impressed by the resistance of the Iranian government and nation against US pressure because you were well able to overcome US pressure and this resistance is commendable,” he said.

“The US sanctions are not only against Iran but also against other countries, including Malaysia and we should work for the development of cooperation,” Mahathir noted.

“Malaysia and Iran, as two Muslim countries, can make great progress by using their scientific and economic capacities and contribute to Muslims’ progress,” he continued.

Rouhani, in turn, said Iran is willing to develop its relations with Malaysia in all fields of mutual interest, expressing hope that these relations will develop sooner.

President Rouhani stressed Mahathir Mohamad’s efforts for the development of Malaysia has always been praised by elites, including Iranian elites.

He stressed that the development of Tehran-Kuala Lumpur economic relations is in the interest of the two nations and governments, adding, “We need to create new mechanisms for the development of more comprehensive cooperation.”

The president said that Iran is keen to repeat the successful experience of preferential tariffs for developing common commercial relations with Malaysia, adding, “Mutual investment should also be on the agenda of developing economic relations between the two countries.”

Rouhani said that the US pressure must not overwhelm major nations, including Iran and Malaysia, adding, “Iran had some difficulties over the past year due to US pressure, but we have successfully passed this phase with planning and resistance, and economic indices reflect this fact.”

The President said, “Our people have shown with their resistance that they do not surrender to America’s pressure.”

Referring to Iran’s interest for developing its academic and technological relations with Malaysia, Rouhani said, “The two countries have made good progress in different areas and can help each other by exchanging experience.”

“We are all members of the Islamic Ummah and there is no difference between the Islamic branches,” he said, stating that having different branches in the Muslim world should not cause divisions and that we must unite against common enemies.”

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