11:16 p.m
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Tehran – (dpa)
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia could be the driving force behind achieving stability for the benefit of the entire region.
“The announcement of the resumption of relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can be considered one of the most important events of the current Iranian year in the neighboring region,” the official Iranian News Agency (IRNA) quoted Kanaani as saying.
He added, “This agreement, which was reached with the hosting and assistance of China following the past efforts and endeavors of the Republic of Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman, will play an important role in the rapprochement and development of regional cooperation.”
He continued, “Given the bitter experiences and consequences of many years of misunderstanding, crises, instability and destructive wars in the region, which were mainly the result of destructive foreign interventions, the time has come to resolve existing differences and problems, in the interest of the countries of the region, through dialogue and mutual respect.” and good neighbourliness.Many experiences have shown that diplomacy can be used even in times of crisis, which heralds a stable region with brighter horizons and greater prosperity for future generations.”
And he added: “The interest of the Islamic world and the Islamic nation depends on the convergence and cooperation of Islamic countries, the unification of their members and their convergence around the origins and foundations of the Islamic religion, and the avoidance of division and conflict between followers of Islamic sects. Therefore, the Iranian-Saudi agreement can resume relations between them, if they care and focus on the interests of the nation.” Islam, to create a basis for a new direction and an increasing role in serving the interests of the countries and peoples of the region.
He said, “During the history of our region, which is full of pain and suffering, foreign intruders, who are characterized by arrogance and colonialism, have exploited the differences, contradictions and misunderstandings between the real owners of the region in order to satisfy their unilateral interests without taking into account morals and human standards in their policy that always aims for profit and control.”
He added, “The Islamic Republic of Iran considers the security, stability and development of neighboring countries to be part of its development and stability. Security is an integrated concept and an integral part of neighboring countries.”
And he continued: “In light of the circumstances of the decline in the position of the West, especially the United States, in the system of power and global order and the importance of regionalism in increasing stability and securing the collective interests of neighbors, the Iranian-Saudi agreement had the potential to be the driving force behind achieving a stable region for the benefit of Islamic countries in the region.” .
