Speaking on Thursday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian stated that having good relations with neighboring states is a strategic priority for Iran's foreign policy.
Tehran seriously strives to expand its relations with the Persian Gulf littoral states as well as Iraq, Amir Abdollahian said.
The senior diplomat stated that security in the region must be ensured by regional countries.
Last Sunday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad lashed out at the arrogant powers for their bullying policies, and warned that these powers are seeking to stir strife and conflict among the Persian Gulf littoral states.
"Division among Persian Gulf littoral states is in the interest of enemies of the regional countries and paves the path for them to enter the region," President Ahmadinejad said, addressing a High Persian Gulf Council meeting in Tehran.
He pointed to the Persian Gulf's determining role in the regional and international equations, and said, "Iran deems Persian Gulf's security as very important …"
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A senior Iranian foreign ministry official said maintaining good relations with the neighboring states, specially Persian Gulf littoral states sets a priority for Tehran.
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