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Kharrazi, Kasuri for enhanced Iran-Pak cooperation

IRNA

Islamabad, Aug 29, IRNA - Iran`s Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi on 
Friday discussed bilateral relations, regional and global issues with 
his Pakistani counterpart Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri. 
The Iranian minister, who called on Kasuri here at the Ministry 
of Foreign Affairs, exchanged views on regional cooperation during the
meeting. 
Kasuri, lauding Iran`s role, said that the Islamic Republic of 
Iran was a source of stability in the region, adding Tehran and 
Islamabad could boost bilateral cooperation in all fields of mutual 
interest. 
He pointed out that the Western countries under one pretext or 
the other were building pressure on the Islamic nations. In this 
context, he made a special reference to propaganda against Iran`s 
peaceful nuclear technology, and alleged cooperation by some other 
states in this context. 
The minister expressed his delight over increased relations 
between Iran and Pakistan and added both the countries should focus on
enhanced cooperation in economic, culture and other fields. 
Kharrazi arrived here on a one-day visit as part of his 
four-nation tour that included China, India and Japan, besides 
Pakistan. 
The minister laid stress on exploiting the potentials in various 
sectors for mutual advantage of Iran and Pakistan. 
Reciprocating to Kasuri`s observations, Kharrazi stated, "Tehran 
attaches great importance to its relations with Islamabad and both 
the countries should take steps to help establish peace in the 
region". 
The Iranian minister maintained that it was imperative for all 
the neighbouring countries to extend help to Afghanistan government 
and join hands in efforts aimed at restoration of peace and security 
in the war-torn country. 
"The neighbouring countries should give top priority to contribute
to peace and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan," the minister 
emphasized. 
Kharrazi was of the view that nuclear arms race would not help 
the efforts for sustainable peace instead add to deadly weapons 
stockpile. 
"On this very basis, Iran has already proposed denuclearization 
of the Middle East," the minister pointed out. 
Iran`s top diplomat said that the media and related organizations 
should accord due priority to promotion of Iran-Pakistan relations, 
safeguarding their interests. 
MHA/TSH/214 
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