Rouhani Stresses Iran’s Keenness for Cordial Ties with All Neighbors

By Staff, Agencies

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed Tehran’s resolve to stand against the hostile pressures and keep expanding relations with all neighbors irrespective of their faith or geographical position.

Addressing people in the southern port city of Kangan on Sunday, Rouhani said Iran will press on with its policies despite pressures from the US, the Zionists, and certain reactionary governments in the region.

Rouhani pointed to the heavy hostile pressures against Iran over the past year, saying the Iranian nation tolerated the hardship and gave a negative response to the enemies.

He further expressed Iran’s willingness to hold amicable ties with all neighboring states, adding that any problems existing with certain neighbors have been initiated by them not by Iran.

Highlighting Iran’s close ties with Qatar, Oman, Turkey, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Rouhani said Tehran favors normal relations with all parties, Shiite or Sunni, north or south of the Persian Gulf.

“Our goal must be development and progress of the entire region,” Rouhani underlined.