Salehi hopes Iraq will gain due status

Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi here on Sunday referred to the trend of stability and security in Iraq and hoped that the country will gain its due status at regional and international levels through solidarity and efforts of the government. According to a report by the Information and Press Bureau of the Foreign Ministry, Saleh made the remarks in a meeting with Iraqi Minister of Communications Mohammad Tofiq Alavi on Sunday. Elsewhere in his remarks, he also pointed to the repercussions of insecurity and instability in regional countries including Iraq and Syria on the entire region and stressed the necessity of interaction and solidarity among regional states to counter the challenges facing the region. Describing Iran and Iraq as the two ancient countries with civilized nations in the Middle East, the minister also said that they have numerous religious, cultural and social commonalities which are manifested in their extensive relations. He also underlined Iran’s support for the country’s unity, stability and security. Salehi also hoped that mutual cooperation will further develop in various areas and said that they will also exchange experience and technology. Alavi, for his part, expressed pleasure with the increasing trend of Tehran-Baghdad ties. Describing his talks with his Iranian counterpart, Reza Taqipour, as constructive, he also hoped that mutual cooperation in the field of telecommunications will continue. The Iraq minister also hailed the achievements of Iran in the field of communications infrastructures as well as its breakthroughs in various areas such as nanotechnology. “Iran boasts of a high scientific status in the region and world and these accomplishments are not only a source of honor for the Iranian nation but also for all Muslims,” he said. Alavi also voiced his country’s readiness to use Iran’s valuable experience in the field of telecommunications and called for promotion of bilateral ties.