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Iran VP in South Africa to Boost Scientific Cooperation

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari meets South African officials in Johannesburg on December 10, 2018 / Photo by isti.ir

Sattari, who left Iran for a four-day visit of the two cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg on Monday, is accompanied by a business and technology delegation including 46 fund managers and heads of knowledge-based companies in the fields of information and communication technology, health and biotechnology, mining and mineral industries, industrial equipment and machinery, and electricity.

During the visit, which is aimed at expanding the export of Iranian products and increasing international business, the country’s knowledge-based companies hold meetings with their counterparts in South Africa.

For a brief review of Iran’s achievements in various fields of science and technology, check the book “Science and Technology in Iran: A Brief Review”

Participating in a science forum and visiting an exhibition held on the sidelines of the forum are among other parts of the Iranian delegation’s agenda. The representatives of these companies can attend the meetings to get familiar with the advances and needs of African countries in science and technology.

With a high population and high gross national income, South Africa is cooperating with numerous countries around the world in the economic and commercial spheres.

The visit of the Iranian delegation to South Africa is also aimed at increasing the level of cooperation and trade between the two countries.

South Africa is the most important country in the African continent, and is among the four top priorities of Iran in ties with Africa.

Iran to Miss Opportunities If It Fails to Adopt FATF: Rouhani

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Addressing a group of Roads and Urban Development Ministry officials on Monday, Rouhani said the country would miss opportunities if it fails to adopt the standards of the anti-money laundering body.

“Our problems will still be solved without the cooperation of foreign banks, but if we do it via the banking system, it will certainly be less expensive,” he noted, reiterating that it would be 20% costlier to do the transactions without the FATF.

The president further mentioned that it is not possible to cut the ties with international banks at present. “Some want to tell the people if an agreement is signed, it is against Islam. But it is not against Islam.”

He said it is not acceptable to chant a slogan while the slogan is not explained to people properly, the government’s official website Dolat.ir reported.

He pointed to the Iran nuclear deal and said, “When we say the JCPOA has to be preserved, we have to give a reason, and when we say it does not have to exist we must say why we do not want it. The important thing is to ask people if they want expensive or inexpensive life?”

 

Life Must Be Made Easier for People

President Rouhani said there are 2,700 worn-out neighbourhoods that, with their modernising, the construction industry would be boosted, many jobs would be created, and safety can be improved for people.

“We still enjoy looking at a 500 to 1,000 year-old building and we are sure the building will never collapse. On the other hand, we build houses that after 15 years they need to be reconstructed.”

We must make life easier for the people, he added.

 

Call for Supporting Foreign Investment

President Rouhani also noted that the country should support foreign investors to develop its economy.

“We have made some investments in the airspace industry, which were politically and socially important and had no economic advantages. 80% of our flights are carried out in 10 airports, and the other airports have a limited number of flights. Some airports do not have financial benefits. We need equipped airports in cities like Tehran to be linked to global and regional transportation.”

Rouhani went on to say that once a foreign investment company wanted to build Tehran’s International Imam Khomeini Airport with its own money within two years, but the incumbent minister did not accept, and now, many years since then, the airport’s development has not been finished yet.

“Currently, there are some problems that need to be addressed. When we say foreign investors must come to the country, some say it makes problems. This comes as we recruit foreign football coaches with no problem. If it is allowed, why do we say foreign investment is Haram?”

 

Railway Expansion

The Iranian president further noted that expansion of railways is the government’s priority in the field of transportation.

In the 11th and 12th administrations, about 2,000 kilometres of railroads were constructed, while in the previous administrations totally 9,000 kilometres of railroads had been built, added Rouhani.

Referring to the fact that about 20 percent of the country’s railways were built in the past five years, he saod this shows that over the past five years a great deal of work has been done in this area.

He also called for the acceleration of connecting Khorramshahr railway to Basra in Iraq and also Khaaf railway to Herat in Afghanistan.

The president further admitted that the ports play a very important role in the country’s transit acknowledging thatChabaharport is of great significance in this regard.

“Fortunately, the transit through Chabahar has reached 8.5 million tones from 2.5 million tonnes, and considering its location, the port will be the hub of important transit links in the region,” he added.

UK Calls for Cooperation with Iran on Polo

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Rob Macaire said his country is interested to be part of an international program for polo scheduled to be held in the future.

He made the comment in a meeting in Tehran with Ali-Asghar Mounesan, the Iranian vice president and head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO).

The top British diplomat said Tehran-London relations have been growing since two years ago, and that Britain is fond of enhancing ties with Iran on all fronts.

He underlined that his country is interested to boost cooperation with Iran in new domains.

Given Iran’s go-ahead to organize joint museums, he said, Britain is keen to cooperate in that area as well because cooperation in the field of museums could help boost cooperation in other fields, too.

The British ambassador to Iran underscored that both countries should pay due regard to the issue of visa application and requirements. He said there is a long list of people applying for visa at the moment. The top diplomat said any Iranian national applying for a visa will get an appointment in a week’s time, and the trend of visa issuance begins afterwards. He said Britain stands ready to enhance cooperation and strengthen bonds with Iran. The top diplomat noted that the number of Britons visiting Iran is unfortunately low at the moment, and said that number should rise.

He said Britain also asks the Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization to introduce to us a number of experts to help restore and preserve one of the historical buildings of the embassy because London believes such buildings should be restored in accordance with Iran’s cultural heritage standards.

Also present at the meeting was Deputy Director of the Cultural Heritage Organization Mohammad Hassan Talebian, who highlighted that polo is an Iranian sport registered on the list of world heritage activities. He said Iran will study grounds for cooperation with the UK to run the international polo event.

Meanwhile, Mounesan said Iran-Britain cooperation is growing, and expressed hope the trend will continue.

He also said the number of British tourists visiting Iran in increasing as well.

“Iran has good experience in terms of organizing joint museums with other countries … Staging a joint exhibition by Iranian and British national museums can be one of the areas of cooperation between the two countries. At the moment, an exhibit showcasing Iran’s museum items is underway in the Netherlands. Several other countries are demanding such exhibitions be held there as well,’ he said.

“The issue of visa should be mutually agreed upon by both countries,” said the vice president.

“Expediting the process of visa issuance for the nationals of both countries is another area which could be agreed on because most of the Iranians applying for visas aim to conduct economic and cultural activities, and such people should not be bothered in order to get visas,” he said.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

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IFP Editorial Staff
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

The top story in Iranian papers today was the remarks made by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani about the heavy costs of Iran’s failure to adopt the standards set by global anti-money laundering body, Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The remarks were widely criticized by conservative media, which argued the previous deal, JCPOA, did not lead to what Rouhani had promised, and his new promises – that FATF will make people’s lives less costly – won’t be realized either.

The ongoing protests in France also remained a top story, with conservative media blasting the Iranian Foreign Ministry for keeping silent over the violence.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Lawmaker’s Strange Proposal: We Should Import Used Cars from Afghanistan!

2- Rouhani: Those Who Chant the Slogans Must Pay the Prices Themselves!

* President Lashes Out at Critics of FATF Adoption

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Increased Rivalry among Iranian Banks

2- Political Future of Iran Belongs to Moderates: Conservative Cleric

3- Don’t Travel to Georgia, Iran Warns Citizens

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Ebtekar:

1- I Wish You Could Understand True Islam: Rouhani to Critics of FATF Who Call It Un-Islamic

2- Government Resolved to Settle Pensioners: Official

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Ettela’at:

1- Europe’s Iran Trade Mechanism (SPV) to Be Implemented Soon

2- GCC Summit Ends with No Clear Result

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- I Wish I was from Argentina!

* Fantastic Experience of Watching Copa Libertadores Final

2- Iranian Students Bid Farewell to Education in France

* Dream of Free Education in France Turns into Dream for Iranians

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Hemayat:

1- Murder in Bin Salman’s Style

2- West’s Claims of Protecting Citizens’ Rights Are Sheer Lie: Iran Judiciary Chief

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Iran:

1- Rouhani Criticizes Opponents of JCPOA, FATF

2- The Great Dal: Prominent Journalist Dalvand Dies

3- Iran’s Judiciary Chief Urges European Leaders to Show Self-Restraint in Dealing with Their Peoples

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Jame Jam:

1- Under the Saudi Skin

* A Glance at Saudi Arabia’s Society

2- Latest Achievements of Iranian Scientists in Producing 3D Printers

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Javan:

1- Rouhani Says FATF Will Decrease Prices by 20%, While JCPOA Increased Them by 200%

2- Iran’s Foreign Ministry Avoids Condemning Violence in France

3- Telegram Was Originally Blocked with Rouhani’s Order for First Time

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- If You’re against JCPOA and FATF, at Least Tell People How Much Will It Cost for Them: Rouhani

2- Iran, China Resume Banking Ties

3- Saudis Would Be Speaking Persian If It Wasn’t for US: Graham

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Kayhan:

1- People’s Reaction to Rouhani’s Claim of Cheaper Life after JCPOA: Mr President Is Joking!

2- Bin Salman Biggest War Criminal in Modern World

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Resalat:

1- 50,000 Jobs Created with Every $1 Billion of Exports: Minister

2- No Critic Says Islam Threatened with FATF: MP to Rouhani

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Sazandegi:

1- Goodbye Mr Dali

* Iranian Graphic Designer Ahmadreza Dalvand Dies at 60

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- Cost of Iran’s Failure to Join FATF

2- Fifth Republic of France on Verge of Collapse: Analyst

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Shargh:

1- Rouhani Slams Opposition to FATF at People’s Expense

2- Long Live Reformism, Even without Reformists

3- Development of Tehran Can Be a Threat: Mayor

4- Chabahar Terror Attack Aimed at Halting Its Progress: Top Judge

5- UN Security Council and Iran’s Missile Test [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Siasat-e Rooz:

1- Why Iran’s Foreign Ministry Keeps Silent as France Arresting Protesters en Masse?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

 

Sobh-e Now:

1- Movement of Poor People in Europe

2- Lower Cost of Living with FATF: Will Rouhani Pay Price for His Slogans?

3- Iran’s Role in Iraq’s Celebration of Mosul Liberation Victory

4- Reality of Europe [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

Old Rituals Inseparable Part of Wedding Ceremonies in Kalat

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Kalat, a county near the city of Sabzevar, has its old history and customs, including special traditions for weddings.

Wedding ceremonies in Kalat traditionally take three days; however, today some of the old customs are no longer performed.

The first night of the wedding ceremony is called “consultations night” in which the bridegroom’s relatives come together to assign works.

The second night is the hana-bandan, where local musicians perform music and dance, and bring henna to the bride’s house. The bride and groom’s best men dye their hands with henna.

The wedding ceremony is held on the third day. The bride rides a mare while a four or five-year-old boy walks before them. This is to wish their first child would be a boy.

The bride stands near the groom’s house, and the bridegroom, who rides on his own horse throws a pomegranate, or dances with a pomegranate in his hand and then gives it to the bride.

What follows are photos of the ceremony retrieved from Mizan Online:

Iran Rejects GCC’s Claims, Raps Its Unconstructive Approach

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Bahram Qassemi

“Unfortunately, the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council seems to be influenced by the wrong and destructive policies and behaviours of some of its member states. The council has turned into a platform for expressing positions that are in line with the past miscalculations and wrong policies,” the Ministry’s Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said in a statement on Monday.

The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council can resolve misunderstandings and internal and external disputes by taking a logical approach independent of its capacity, noted Qassemi.

“However, it not only has not taken such an approach, but also shamefully praises the divisive policies of some transnational countries,” he noted.

“In practice, the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council has turned into a front for proclaiming the policies of a few of its members, and takes stances at the expense and in the name of all members, which do not help regional peace and stability in any way,” he added.

Iran believes that the positions expressed in the final communiqué of the Riyadh summit do not necessarily reflect the stance of all its members, he said.

Qassemi said Saudi Arabia’s failure to achieve its goals at the summit can be seen in the contradiction between the text of the Council’s final communiqué and the practical approach of some of its members towards Iran.

“Some members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council have always had a clear understanding of the realities of the region, the requirements of good neighbourliness, and Iran’s policy towards its neighbours. These members have always been pioneers in clearing up misunderstandings.”

Qassemi further lauded the mostly benevolent stances held by the Emir of Kuwait in recent years, including at the recent Riyadh Summit, saying that his approach has been aimed at resolving and reducing disputes through inter-regional mechanisms.

If all GCC leaders practically adopt such an approach instead of the recent baseless statements by the secretariat of the Council, it would be less costly for the peoples of the region, and could make it easier to achieve peace and stability, he added.

Qassemi also referred to the issue of the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, saying that the repetition of groundless claims about the trio islands of Iran will not change the historical and geographical realities of the region.

“The three islands are and will remain inseparable parts of the Iranian territory,” he emphasized.

The 39th session of the GCC summit was held recently in Riyadh. At the end of the summit, the Council issued a final communiqué called ‘Riyadh Declaration’, which included seven points including matters related to the Persian Gulf countries, the region and the world.

The summit came to an end without any major breakthroughs to resolve diplomatic crisis that continues to grip the region.

In his opening remarks, Saudi King Salman accused Iran of “continuing to interfere in the affairs of the countries in the region.”

He stressed the importance of the council and the need to “defend, in collaboration with partners, security and stability in the [Persian] Gulf”.

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE gather every year to discuss cooperation and regional affairs.

Louvre Museum Urges Rediscovery of Qajar Art

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The Louvre Museum in Lens recently hosted an exhibition of Qajar art, which attracted over 450,000 visitors. The ‘Empire of Roses’ exhibition started on March 28 and was open to the public for three months.

The exhibition, organized by the Louvre Museum’s Department of Islamic Art, allowed those interested in Persian art to take a close look at a collection of unknown Iranian pieces of art.

Lintz, the director of the Islamic Art department, believes the warm reception of enthusiastic visitors in France indicated the need for conducting new research to rediscover the artworks of Qajar era.

The warm public reception has triggered Louvre officials to plan a similar exhibition of Qajar arts in Paris, the French art specialist said in an exclusive interview with IRNA.

“The Qajar art is not highly known for most French people. That’s why we have decided to put on display a collection of Qajar art pieces kept in the stores of Paris without any written record,” she noted.

She said Qajar art pieces enjoy a unique feature that distinguishes them from others, and people will realize their artistic aspects more in the future.

Lintz also said she is attracted to the similarities between the European art and that of the Qajar era due to her expertise in the 19th century arts.

The exhibition was held in line with a cooperation agreement signed earlier between Louvre Museum and Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) during the Iranian President’s visit to France in January 2016.

19 unique art pieces from Golestan Palace including eight oil paintings, a gallery of photos taken by Naser al-Din Shah Qajar who ruled Iran from September 1848 to May 1896, a copper crown owned by Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar (the founder of the Qajar dynasty of Iran, ruling from 1794 to 1797), two historic Qurans with calligraphy, and six scrapbooks by Naser al-Din Shah, Mirza Baba and Mohammad Baqer, Asadollah Shirazi, Esmail Jalayer and Ja’far Khan.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

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IFP Editorial Staff
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

The top story in all papers today was the fresh round of Yellow Vest protests in France and other European countries, which took thousands of protesters to the streets for the fourth consecutive week.

Several papers also covered the remarks by conservative politician Ebrahim Raisi in criticism of the government of his former rival Hassan Rouhani.

The recent deal on output cut clinched by members of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was also described as a heavy blow to the US administration, which was pressurizing the OPEC to avoid cutting its oil output to keep the prices down.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

 

Abrar:

1- Police Chief: 10 Arrested in Connection with Chabahar Terror Attack

2- Int’l Warning over Lack of Food Security in Yemen

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Christmas Arrives in Iran before Traditional Yalda Night!

  • Stores in Iran Full of Christmas Decorations, but No Sign of Yalda Yet

2- Yellow Vests Movement: France Protests Dragged into Other European Countries

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Bicycle Challenge between Two Mayors

  • Tehran’s Ex-Mayor: New Mayor Should Deal with More Important Affairs
  • Hanachi: Riding Bicycle to Work Doesn’t Take Much Time

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Donya-ye Eqtesad:

1- Yellow Vests Seeking to Conqur Élysée Palace

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Ebtekar:

1- Germany, France Agree to Host, Chair Iran Trade Channel: Diplomatic Sources

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Etemad:

1- Rouhani’s Rival Raisi Criticizes His Government’s Performance

2- There Is Money Laundering in Iran, but Less than Anywhere Else: Judiciary

3- Decline of Trust in White House: John Kelly Dismissed

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Ettela’at:

1- Five European Countries Gripped by Wave of France Unrest

2- Senator Graham: Saudis Would Be Speaking Persian Now If It Wasn’t for US

3- France, Germany Agree on Iran Special Trade Channel

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Iran:

1- Free Tribune for Rivals

  • Rouhani’s Three Rivals Raisi, Qalibaf, Jalili Deliver Speeches at University of Tehran

2- Best-Selling Author Gifts His Considerable Award to Sunni Teachers in Deprived Province

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Jame Jam:

1- Plot of Removing Oil Sales from “European Channel”

  • Experts Concerned over Rumours of Removing Oil Sales from Europe’s SPV

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Javan:

1- Trump Defeated by OPEC

  • US President’s Headache after OPEC’s Deal to Cut Output by 1.2m Barrels

2- Western World’s Double Standards: From Tehran to Paris

  • How Foreign Interference in Iran Gatherings Violates Rights of People, Gov’t?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Kayhan:

1- Riot of Republicanism against Aristocracy in France: Iranian Liberals Mourning

2- S. Korea: We’ll Keep Iran’s Market for Ourselves in Any Way Possible!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Resalat:

1- Europe’s Dormant Volcano Erupts

  • Increased Protests in Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, France

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- Execution and Removing Highest-Ranking Convicts

  • Another Man to Be Executed for Economic Corruption

2- Foreign Currency Rates Decreasing

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Shargh:

1- Iranian Trouble for China, US: Complicated Story of Huawei CFO’s Arrest

2- British Ambassador Vows to Ease Visa Issuance for Iranians

3- Lawmaker Promotes Sectarianism at Parliament

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- Union of European Protests

2- Qatar on Verge of Leaving Club of Sheikhdoms: GCC Summit Held without Two Leaders

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

Collection of Works by Contemporary Artists on Display in Tehran

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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Focused on the concept of Iranian and Islamic art, the “Quest for Self” exhibition is being held at the newly-opened Kolah-Douzan Gallery, north of Tehran.

Exquisite works by Mohammad Ehsai, Nasrollah Afjei, Hojat Amani, Yaqub Emdadian, Mahdi Hosseini, Maryam Salour, Davood Ghanbari, Hossein Mahjoubi, Manouchehr Niazi and Gizella varga Sinai have been put on display at the exhibition.

The exhibition, which will be open to visitors until December 14, also displays artworks by three late artists – Reza Mafi, Faramarz Pilaram, and Sadeq Tabrizi.

What follows are photos of the exhibition retrieved from ISNA, Mehr, IRNA, and Mizan news agencies:

Dialogue, Respect Key to Making Strong Region: Iran FM

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IFP Media Wire
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“What we need is a stronger region rather than strongmen. For this we need dialogue,” and “respect for international law,” Zarif said in a tweet posted on his official Twitter page on Sunday.

The top Iranian diplomat also mentioned “inclusion, security networking, economic cooperation, and more people-to-people contact,” as other factors, which can help regional states achieve the goal of having a stronger region.

The Iranian foreign minister also took to task the “strongmen,” who have risen to power in Middle Eastern countries, for the destructive role they have played in the region, noting, “Our region has had far too many strongmen who have only caused war & misery.” He, however, made no direct reference to any specific regional politician.

In another part of his tweet, Zarif brought up some key points included in Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s statement before the regional parliament speakers’ conference in Tehran on the requisites for the realization of a stronger region.

Addressing the Tehran conference on Saturday, President Rouhani said that deepening of multilateral and bilateral bonds and the pursuit of multilateralism in diplomatic and economic relations were key factors for achieving this goal.

The adoption of security networking with the participation of all neighboring countries and displaying mutual respect for national sovereignty were other factors mentioned by Iran’s chief executive, who also called for strengthening comprehensive defense capabilities and reduction of militarism at the regional level.

In an address to the closing ceremony of the conference, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the United States sought to engage Asian countries in wars and acts of terror with the purpose of exhausting their resources and hindering their progress.

He added that the US had created terrorist groups in Asia, because the region enjoyed great economic and energy potential, noting that for this reason, Asian countries have been engaged in wars over the past three decades and now most of terrorist groups are in Asia.

Iran on Saturday hosted the second Speakers’ Conference in the capital Tehran, which focused on the challenge of terrorism and inter-regional connectivity. The event was attended by parliament speakers from Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia and Turkey.

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