TEHRAN – Foreign Minister of Iran Hussein Amir-Abdollahian called for the promotion of cooperation among the Islamic Republic, Iraq, Syria and Jordan, saying such interaction would contribute to economic prosperity and establishment of stability in the region.
In a telephone conversation, Amir-Abdollahian and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi discussed issues of mutual interest.
The Iranian minister explained that Iran is in favor of friendly and brotherly relations based on mutual respect with regional countries, and noted that Iran and Jordan should benefit from economic and trade opportunities of the region in order to improve bilateral relations.
He expressed Iran’s support for regional dialogue and cooperation without any foreign interference, and described the expansion of cooperation among regional countries, especially Iran, Iraq, Syria and Jordan, as a basis and driving force for further economic prosperity and stability in the region.
The top Iranian diplomat also voiced support for the historic role of Jordan as custodian of the holy city of al-Quds and other Islamic and Christian sites in the city against the Zionist regime’s efforts to exercise sovereignty over these places, according to the Iranian foreign ministry’s website.
Amir-Abdollahian also stressed the need for all Islamic countries to take responsibility regarding the issue of Palestine and holy city of al-Quds. He emphasized the need for synergy among them regarding joint action in the international organizations to help Palestine.
For his part, Safadi said Amman views relations with Iran as important and respectable. He stressed the need for developing an understanding based on collective interests.
He also described terrorism and extremism as common challenges facing all regional countries.
The Jordanian foreign minister also referred to the issue of Palestine as the number one problem in his country and, referring to Jordan’s sacrifices in this regard, stressed the need to ensure the rights of the Palestinian people.