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NAM Can Found New Pole of Power in Future World: Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In his address, the president highlighted the significant position of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in the world given the huge population and vast area of land and territory of its member states as well as their votes in international organizations.

He said the Non-Aligned Movement can found a new pole of power in the multipolar world of future, but “for this to happen, we need to understand the new realities of the region and the world and utilise new tools and facilities of the world today.”

What follows is the full text of his speech:

In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

Your Excellency Mr Ilham Aliyev, the Honourable President of Azerbaijan

Honourable Presidents and Prime Ministers

Distinguished Heads of Delegation

Distinguished Participants

I should like to begin by appreciating the efforts of HE Mr Aliyev the Honourable President of the brother and neighbour country the Republic of Azerbaijan to hold this glorious summit with such warm and cordial hospitality. Also I would like to thank the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and especially President Maduro for his valuable efforts and measures during his chair of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Ladies and Gentlemen

With the collapse of the bipolar system in international arena, the United States tried to impose on the world a unipolar and hegemonic order under the slogan of the new global system with reliance on its military, economic and media power. In the opposite front, the Non-Aligned Movement demonstrated its determination to withstand unilateralism in international system.  And the main tools in the hands of the US to impose unilateralism turned actually against it. In the area of economy, the expansion of free global trade in practice prepared the grounds for the growth of the developing world and the rise of new economic and technologic powers thus seriously challenging the US hegemony in economy and technology.

In the area of military and in order to impose its domination, the US staged extensive and destructive wars in various regions of the world and especially in West Asia and inflicted hundreds of thousands of casualties and thousands of billions of dollars in damages on the nations of the region.

These wars fuelled the blaze of sectarianism, extremism and terrorism in the region and the world, which will not leave people free for tens of years to come.

Notwithstanding, the failure of aggressors in realising their goals in the occupied countries caused the breakdown of the military and political hegemony of the United States in the international arena and  boosted the self-confidence of independent states to pursue their rights and interests.

During these times, the Americans’ discontent has been provoked with the sacrifice of thousands of their youth and misappropriation of thousands of billions of dollars of public resources in unfruitful wars as well as the waste of hundreds of thousands of jobs and spread of inequalities and poverty as the result of the wave of the globalisation of economy. The drastic reduction in public confidence in the US political establishment, parties and ruling elite has finally resulted in the emergence of people in politics whose policies have marked the beginning of the end of US hegemony and unilateralism.

Ladies and Gentlemen

This summit is convened under circumstances in which the world is rapidly transiting to multilateralism. In such complex period, violence and confrontation in various regions are on the rise. National sovereignty of independent countries are being violated in various forms. Inclination towards military polarisation, arms race, intensification of wars and conflicts as well as sectarian and regional divergence is increasing; So are law evading and violation of international commitments and interference in the domestic affairs of independent countries. Today the US is employing oppressive economic tools in order to impose its illegitimate political goals on independent nations out of desperation in such outrageous and arrogant ways considered to be economic terrorism. Under such turbulent conditions, the Non-Aligned Movement, as a set of countries representing more than two thirds of the UN member states, can be the pioneer on behalf of its members and the human society in finding solutions for the current global problems and within the framework of law abiding, fulfilment of international commitments, moderation and prevention of violence and extremism. The Islamic Republic of Iran, understanding the risks of terrorist and extremist groups, presented in the sixty eighth General Assembly of the United Nations a proposal under the title of the World Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE), which resulted in the subsequent adoption of two General Assembly resolutions in 2013 and 2015 and was noted with great attention in the Seventeenth NAM summit in Venezuela. Under such circumstances, independent countries require more exchange of views, synergy and coordination in order to safeguard their interests. Here, the Non-Aligned Movement, thanks to its valuable history and experience, can play an effective role in securing the interests of its members proportionate with the requirements of the new world.

Excellencies

Today, we are witnessing regional conflicts in places such as Palestine, Yemen, Syria and Afghanistan. The only way out of these crises passes through respect to the rights of nations to self-determination, commitment to non-interference in internal affairs of the others, strengthened regional cooperation for guaranteeing peace, stability and counter terrorism and establishment of proper grounds for engagement and dialogue. Such a framework is the best solution to end regional conflicts and we have been vanguard. On Syria, the participation of Iran, Russia and Turkey in the Astana format has brought peace and stability in major parts of that country while helping millions of refugees to return their homes. On other standing issues in West Asia, we welcome any initiative based on dialogue, negotiation and mutual respect. And we have been pioneer. Last month, I unveiled in the General Assembly of the United Nations the HOPE initiative, which stands for the Hormuz Peace Endeavour. The HOPE coalition aims to enhance peace, stability, progress, mutual understanding and peaceful and friendly relations among all the countries located in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz as well as avoidance of intervention and intimidation. This plan includes various avenues for cooperation in guaranteeing energy transfer security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond with the participation of all the countries of the region. We believe that stability and security of our neighbours are tied to our own stability and security. And regional security and development are attainable only through cooperation and collective participation of neighbours.

Ladies and Gentlemen

America’s domination over the international monetary system has encouraged the United States in the past several decades and particularly in recent years to misuse dollar regularly to put political pressure on independent states most of which  NAM members and enforce various sanctions and limit access to international monetary systems. Such measures are in direct conflict with the legitimate freedom and rights of independent nations and the Non-Aligned Movement can take important steps to neutralise the impact of such tools. This can take place with international commitment to the requirements of economic sustainability, expansion of trade ties on the basis of bilateral and multilateral monetary treaties، employment of independent and alternative initiatives on banking services and increased use of crypto currencies. Of course, all of this should be accomplished in line with upholding international anti-money-laundering and terrorism financing rules. Many NAM member states including Iran have placed this important issue on their agenda.

Distinguished colleagues 

One of the other threats to the security and independence of free nations in the world today is the insecurity of cyberspace and illegitimate use of social networks and macro data for influencing global public opinion especially in politics. The security of the cyberspace and integrity of social networks are prerequisites for freedom and prosperity of independent nations in the 21st century. Our movement can be at the forefront of taking a coherent strategy and devising an international agreement on cyber security and help reduce the vulnerability of independent nations against cyber attacks and misuse of virtual space.

Distinguished Participants

I believe that the Non-Aligned Movement blessed with a big population and vast area of land and territory as well as votes in international organisations can found a new pole of power in the multipolar world of future. For this to happen, we need to understand the new realities of the region and the world and utilise new tools and facilities of the world today.

The Islamic Republic of Iran like in the past would spare no efforts for the further success of the Non-Aligned Movement and its sublime goals.

Thank you for your attention.

Venezuela Praises Iran’s Resistance in Face of US Pressure

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Speaking in a Friday meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Baku, Maduro said that unfortunately in the United States the most warmongering, extremist group has taken power, and is acting against Iran, Venezuela and the independent states.

“Now all independent countries have formed a large front against the US’ extremist and terrorist behaviour, and this is very valuable,” he added.

He also called for further development of relations between Iran and Venezuela, saying, “The economic cooperation committee has prepared all solutions and groundwork for cooperation and we should act quickly based on them.”

Rouhani, in turn, referred to the US’ plots in the region, and said the US has failed to achieve its goals in regional countries, from Iraq and Syria to Palestine, Afghanistan and Yemen. 

“All their conspiracies against us have failed as well,” he said, adding that “in the recent months, Iran’s major economic indices have shown positive trend and this indicates that the plots of the Arrogance and the United States, and their pressures have been fruitless.”

Rouhani referred to bilateral ties between Tehran and Caracas, and said, “Iran and Venezuela have always supported each other in all international and political communities and will continue to do so.”

“We are ready to develop our financial and banking relations and cooperation, and offer our experiences to Venezuela in technical fields, cyber infrastructure, modern technologies and agriculture,” the president said.

He also invited the President of Venezuela to make an official visit to Iran.

The meeting was held ahead of the NAM Leaders’ Summit, which was held with the participation of the heads of 60 member states.

At the Summit, the Republic of Azerbaijan took over the presidency of the NAM for a three-year period (2019-2022).

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is an international organization (group of countries) that do not want to be officially aligned (friends) with or against any major power bloc (group of countries). In 2018, the movement had 125 members and 25 observer countries, which account for 55 percent of the world’s population.

NAM Summit 2019 Kicks Off in Baku

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a forum of 120 developing world states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. After the United Nations, it is the largest grouping of states worldwide.

During the Summit the Republic of Azerbaijan will take over the presidency of the Non-Aligned Movement for the next three years.

The Iranian president arrived in Baku on Thursday to attend the summit at the official invitation of Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev.

On the sidelines of the meeting, President Rouhani has so far held separate meetings with Aliyev on Thursday and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday.

Rouhani also held talks with Sheikh ul-Islam Allahshükür Hummat Pashazade, the chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Bureau.

Iran Minister Boycotts IMF Meeting in US after Colleagues Denied Visa

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IFP Media Wire
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Iranian state news agency IRNA said on Thursday that Dejpassand had cancelled his planned presence in Washington, DC, on October 14-20, for attending the annual meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

It said Dejpassand, holding the post since October last year, had issued a letter to WBG  President David Malpass protesting against the unlawful decision of the US government to deny visas to the second top member of the Iranian delegation as well as members in the team who served as advisors.

He called the decision as “unprecedented and hostile”, telling Malpass that the move was the reason why he had cancelled his visit to the US to attend the WBG/IMF meeting.

The Iranian minister said in the letter that the United States had disrespected the principle of avoiding political approaches in dealing with visiting delegations from countries member to the WBG, saying the move could also tarnish the image of the international organization and its reputation for fair governance.

The announcement comes more than a month after the US government denied visas for certain members of an Iranian political delegation who travelled to the country for a United Nations General Assembly meeting.

The White House had indicated at the time that it could deny visa for Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, prompting President Hassan Rouhani to warn that he would cancel the trip altogether.

International organizations, including the UN, have criticized the US for similar decisions affecting Iranian officials in the past, insisting that Washington is required under the international laws to allow access to foreign officials visiting headquarters of international bodies.

Iranian, Japanese Artists Donate Unique Pottery Works to Museum

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The three artworks, created by Japanese master Kao and Iranian artists Aalieh Najafi and Atefeh Fazel, were unveiled in a recent ceremony in Tehran.

“We are now here to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Iran-Japan relations,” said Mohammad Hassan Talebian, Deputy Director of the Country’s Cultural Heritage, during the ceremony.  

The three pieces unveiled at the ceremony are tile murals created with a Seljuk period technique called Zarrinfam (golden glaze). 

The Japanese artist said that the aim of creating the three ceramic wall paintings was to conduct a study. 

“In 1966, my father revived the Zarrinfam pottery, and in 1975 he was recognized as the first person to revive this Iranian art and his wish was to return to his birthplace after the creation of his artwork.”

“More than ten Iranian artists have been invited to Japan to do research on Zarrinfam pottery, and we hope that holding this event in Iran will help to make this art more popular,” the Japanese professor said.

At the end of the ceremony, the three artworks were unveiled with the themes of Paradise, Imam Ali (AS) and Unity.

 

 

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IFP Media Wire
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Muslims Must Present Merciful Face of Islam to World: Rouhani

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IFP Editorial Staff
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“Fighting oppression, extremism and terrorism are duties of all religions, including Muslims, and we should present Islam’s merciful face to the world more than before,” Rouhani said on Thursday evening.

He made the remarks in a meeting with Sheikh ul-Islam Allahshükür Hummat Pashazade, the chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Bureau in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan Republic.

In the talks, Rouhani expressed pleasure with Pashazade’s report on the reinforcement of religious bases, and said “the bases of unity among Islamic communities must be further strengthened, and the enemy must not be allowed to divide Muslims by sowing discord.”

Rouhani also hailed an increase in the Iranian and Azeri people’s trips to each other’s countries, and described it as a valuable step in development of relations and further closeness of the two nations.

For his part, the Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Bureau briefed the Iranian president on the conditions of the region and Azerbaijan Republic, and said closer relations between Tehran and Baku are beneficial to both nations and the region.

He pointed to the growing enthusiasm of people for religion in the region, and said, “Currently, religion is the axis of unity among peoples in the region and Azerbaijan, and we are currently witnessing increased mosque attendance, and the people of Azerbaijan widely welcomed the Arba’een March this year.”

Pashazade is the Grand Mufti of the Caucasus which includes his native Republic of Azerbaijan, Republic of Georgia, and Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria, Ingushetia, Chechnya, Karachay–Cherkessia, and Adygea in the Russian Federation.
On November 21, 2009, he was included in a 500 Most Influential Muslims of World book.

Iran Raps EU’s Inaction on JCPOA in Talks with Russia

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi

During the Thursday talks which took almost four hours, the two sides conferred on the latest developments regarding Iran’s nuclear program and the JCPOA.

Araqchi referred to the French initiative and President Hassan Rouhani’s negotiations in New York, and said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran always welcomes any idea and initiative that can contribute to the peaceful resolution of the crisis. However, such initiatives are acceptable only if they are balanced and realistic and serve Iran’s interests under the JCPOA.”

Araqchi criticized the US’ unilateralist policies and Europe’s failure to fulfill its commitments after Washington’s withdrawal from the JCPOA, and said, “If Iran’s demands are not met, the Islamic Republic will continue to reduce its JCPOA commitments based on its right enshrined in Article 36 of the accord, and no one should doubt Iran’s resolve to do that.”

The Iranian diplomat at the same time stressed that the path for diplomacy is still open. “However, this path is getting narrower and more impassable every day, and the countries remaining in the JCPOA should know they have little time, if they are serious about maintaining the deal.”

Ryabkov, in turn, stressed that the US’ withdrawal from the JCPOA is a stark violation of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

“Russia supports the JCPOA as a great achievement of multilateralism and will keep in touch with other JCPOA parties in order to save the deal,” he added.

During the meeting, the two sides also highlighted the value of close consultations between the two states on the JCPOA and other important regional and international issues, and stressed the necessity of continuing these talks.

Araqchi and Ryabkov, as two senior negotiators of Iran and Russia, have had regular negotiations in Tehran and Moscow since the beginning of nuclear talks.

President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in May 2018 and unleashed the “toughest ever” sanctions against the Islamic Republic in defiance of global criticism in a failed bid to strangle the Iranian oil trade.

The JCPOA was reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries — the US, the UK, France, Russia, and China plus Germany — in July 2015.

In response to the US move, Tehran has so far rowed back on its nuclear commitments three times in compliance with articles 26 and 36 of the JCPOA but stressed that its retaliatory measures will be reversible as soon as Europe finds practical ways to shield the mutual trade from the US sanctions.

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on October 6 that Tehran will continue to further scale back its commitments under the JCPOA if the other signatories fail to keep their side of the bargain.

“Iran’s decision to reduce part of its commitments under the JCPOA was taken after one-year strategic patience in response to a unilateral move by Washington to withdraw from the deal and with the purpose of striking balance between the [country’s] rights and commitments,” said the AEOI’s spokesman, Behrouz Kamalvandi.

Iran Says Ready to Build Power Plants in Azerbaijan

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IFP Editorial Staff
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During the Thursday evening meeting, President Rouhani said, “With the efforts of senior officials of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan relations have increased to a satisfactory level.”

He expressed satisfaction with the effective role of the economic cooperation commission of the two countries, saying, “In the field of industrial cooperation and auto industry, a good ground for cooperation has been provided and Iran is also ready to construct power plants in the Republic of Azerbaijan.”

On the importance of completing the North-South Transit Route, he said, “Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have very good cooperation in this field, which we hope the final phases also pursued more quickly.”

Rouhani also referred to the importance of creating preferential tariffs in trade for facilitating investment and joint ventures as a valuable step in further development of economic relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

He further stressed cementing relations between the two countries in the Caspian Sea as the sea of friendship, peace and development, adding, “Iran is always ready to develop maritime relations and cooperation with the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Caspian Zone in the fields of exploration and also environment”.

On scientific and cultural cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, the President continued, “Cooperation in scientific and cultural fields, as well as modern technologies should develop within the framework of cooperation among universities and research centres of the two countries.”

Rouhani referred to the two countries’ common views in regional and international fields, saying, “The Iranian government and nation have always been alongside the Azerbaijani government and nation in international communities, and the two countries can contribute to more regional and global peace and security.”

“Tehran, Baku and Moscow should develop their trilateral and bilateral cooperation,” he said, adding that the relations should deepen.

Rouhani also invited his Azerbaijani counterpart to make an official visit to Tehran.

At the meeting, the President of Azerbaijan described Rouhani’s visit to Baku as a good opportunity for development of relations.

“The deep cultural and historical bonds between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan is a good ground for further deepening of relations, which have considerably increased in your term in office,” he said.

President Aliyev described the 70-percent growth in trade between the two countries in one year as a praiseworthy record and said, “The two countries’ cooperation within the framework of economic cooperation commission in the fields of energy, banking, industry and transportation have a good pace and the development of the North-South Corridor project is completely clear.”

He also called on Iran to cooperate in constructing power plants in Azerbaijan and said, “Azerbaijan is ready to cooperate with Iran in maritime fields in the Caspian Zone, including in exploration.”

The Azerbaijani President stressed the tripartite summit of Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia and called cooperation beneficial to the three countries.

On the importance of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, he said, “We want to defend all member states’ interests within the framework of this movement.”

Iranian VP, Japanese PM Discuss JCPOA in Tokyo

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In the Thursday meeting, Abe appreciated Joneydi’s participation in a ceremony held on Tuesday for proclaiming Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement.

“This year is the 90th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Iran and Japan,” Abe said, hailing recent meetings and talks between the two countries’ officials, including his June trip to Tehran and his meeting with President Hassan Rouhani in New York on the sidelines of the annual gathering of the UN General Assembly.

He further highlighted the significance of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for protecting international peace and security, and said Japan still supports the 2015 deal and demands all parties fulfill their commitments.

Abe also stressed his country’s commitment to help stabilize the Middle East through diplomacy. “We will persistently continue our diplomatic efforts.”

For her part, Joneydi expressed pleasure with her visit to Japan, saying that Iran has always been faithful to its commitments under the JCPOA, and that has been confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for 14 times.

She also noted that the prerequisite for the survival of the deal is that all parties implement their commitments, and Iran reaps the benefits of the deal.

During the meeting, the two sides also exchanged views on development of mutual cooperation and establishment of peace and stability in the Middle East region.

 

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