oreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Tunisia hold similar stances on regional crises, including the ongoing conflicts in Libya, Syria, Iraq and Yemen.
According to the reports, speaking to reporters after a meeting with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi in Tunis on Tuesday, Zarif expressed hope that the two countries’ consensus on regional conflicts would help improve mutual relations and settle the problems in the region.
He said he held positive talks with the Tunisian president and invited him on behalf of Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani to pay a visit to Tehran. Essebsi accepted to visit Iran.
The top Iranian diplomat noted that the fight against terrorism and extremism and ways to improve bilateral and regional relations were among the main topics discussed with the Tunisian president.
Zarif also said the Iranian nation is distrustful of the US policies, adding that a proper implementation of Iran's nuclear agreement with the six global powers “will create an opportunity for the US” to build confidence.
He said: “The US policies in our region, particularly the US support for the Zionist regime’s crimes against the Palestinian people, are one of reasons of our nation’s distrust [of the US].”
Zarif said Iran recently held talks with the US to settle an "unnecessary" standoff over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
The FM also said Iran has always been a pioneer in the fight against terrorist groups such as Takfiri terrorists, stressing that political will is a prerequisite to this campaign.
He added that double standard policies vis-a-vis the fight against Daesh terrorists in the region should end.
The Foreign Minister emphasized that problems in the Arab and Muslim world countries can be solved through dialog and political approaches.
