Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in an interview with Al Jazeera, emphasized Iran's lack of hostility towards the member countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council. These remarks come as Iran seeks to establish new security arrangements in the region.
Appreciation for the roles of Qatar and Oman
Araghchi, in his remarks, appreciated the positive roles of the two countries, Qatar and Oman, in regional diplomacy, and pointed to the importance of Iran's dialogues with Saudi Arabia. He stated that Iran's goal from these dialogues is to achieve security arrangements that are formed independently of foreign military presence.
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Need for regional cooperation
The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized that regional security must be ensured by the countries of the region themselves, and this requires closer cooperation among the countries. Araghchi stated that Iran seeks to establish peace and stability in the Persian Gulf and welcomes any commitment and cooperation with neighboring countries for this purpose.
These statements come at a time when security and political tensions in the Persian Gulf, especially considering recent developments in Yemen and other areas, continue. Araghchi, referring to these issues, emphasized the necessity of dialogue and positive interaction among the countries of the region.
Future outlook
According to Araghchi, achieving sustainable peace in the Persian Gulf requires serious commitment from all countries in the region. He stated that Iran seeks to create relations based on mutual respect and joint cooperation and hopes that the countries of the region will take effective steps in this direction.
In conclusion, the Iranian Foreign Minister, referring to the history of regional cooperation, expressed hope that in the near future, we will witness positive and constructive developments in the relations between the countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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