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Iran expects Egypt to take bold steps to reestablish ties
TEHRAN, April 24 (MNA) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has expressed hope that the Egyptian officials will take bold steps to reestablish relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Salehi made the remarks in Tehran on Saturday during a speech at a conference on regional developments which was attended by Iranian ambassadors to foreign countries.
“Given verbal and written exchanges of views, we hope Egyptian officials take bold steps to reestablish ties between the two countries,” Salehi stated.
And Tehran has already announced its readiness to restore relations with Cairo, he added.
Salehi also said that Iran is aware that pressure is being exerted on Egyptian officials over its decision to reestablish ties with the Islamic Republic; however, Egypt has efficiently addressed the pressure.
“Iran and Egypt are two main pillars of the Islamic world and complement each other, and it seems that cooperation between the two countries will contribute greatly to regional peace, stability, and security,” he added.
Hegemons using new methods to maintain dominance
Elsewhere in his remarks, Salehi commented on the popular uprisings which have unnerved long-ensconced dictators in the Arab world as well as the NATO-led military campaign in Libya.
“We believe that the hegemonistic powers are seeking to maintain their dominance over the important regions of the world,” Salehi said.
However, the hegemons have realized that they should change their method in order to maintain their dominance over certain countries because their support of the dictators over the years has created a distance between them and the people, he added.
Now, they are making attempts to help establish democratic governments in the countries where grassroots uprisings have taken place with the aim of getting close to the people, Salehi stated.
West is turning a blind eye to atrocities in Bahrain
The Iranian foreign minister also criticized certain Western countries for adopting double-standard approaches toward developments in the region and condoning violence in Bahrain.
“They are insulting the intelligence of the people by taking such positions,” Salehi noted.
“How can they close their eyes to desecrating religious sites and insulting children and women (in Bahrain)?”
Salehi also urged the governments of the crisis-hit Arab countries not to adopt “hasty” policies toward the developments unfolding in their states.
Salehi made the remarks in Tehran on Saturday during a speech at a conference on regional developments which was attended by Iranian ambassadors to foreign countries.
“Given verbal and written exchanges of views, we hope Egyptian officials take bold steps to reestablish ties between the two countries,” Salehi stated.
And Tehran has already announced its readiness to restore relations with Cairo, he added.
Salehi also said that Iran is aware that pressure is being exerted on Egyptian officials over its decision to reestablish ties with the Islamic Republic; however, Egypt has efficiently addressed the pressure.
“Iran and Egypt are two main pillars of the Islamic world and complement each other, and it seems that cooperation between the two countries will contribute greatly to regional peace, stability, and security,” he added.
Hegemons using new methods to maintain dominance
Elsewhere in his remarks, Salehi commented on the popular uprisings which have unnerved long-ensconced dictators in the Arab world as well as the NATO-led military campaign in Libya.
“We believe that the hegemonistic powers are seeking to maintain their dominance over the important regions of the world,” Salehi said.
However, the hegemons have realized that they should change their method in order to maintain their dominance over certain countries because their support of the dictators over the years has created a distance between them and the people, he added.
Now, they are making attempts to help establish democratic governments in the countries where grassroots uprisings have taken place with the aim of getting close to the people, Salehi stated.
West is turning a blind eye to atrocities in Bahrain
The Iranian foreign minister also criticized certain Western countries for adopting double-standard approaches toward developments in the region and condoning violence in Bahrain.
“They are insulting the intelligence of the people by taking such positions,” Salehi noted.
“How can they close their eyes to desecrating religious sites and insulting children and women (in Bahrain)?”
Salehi also urged the governments of the crisis-hit Arab countries not to adopt “hasty” policies toward the developments unfolding in their states.
