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Iran, Poland keen to defy terrorism

IRNA

Tehran, Aug 31, IRNA -- Poland`s Defense Minister Jerzy Szmajdzinski 
currently visiting Tehran at the head of a military-security 
delegation in a meeting with Iran`s Interior Minister Abdolvahed 
Mousavi Lari here on Sudnay reiterated firm determination of Tehran 
and Warshaw to defy terrorist acts in the region. 
A report released by the Interior Ministry`s public relations 
department quoting the Polish minister stressed that holding talks on 
latest political developments is the best way for bringing to light 
the present regional condition. 
Referring to Poland`s imminent assignment as the commander of 
multinational forces in southeastern Iraq bordering southern Iran, 
he stressed the significance of being briefed on the outlooks of 
Iran. 
Lamenting the recent terrorist act in the Iraqi holy city of 
Najaf and martyrdom of the head of Supreme Assembly of the Islamic 
Revolution in Iraq (SAIRI) Ayatollah Mohammad Baqer Hakim, he hoped 
for establishment of the desired security in the region through 
respect for Iraqis` religious beliefs. 
Szmajdzinski lauded Iran`s positive role in promotion of 
security in the region. 
For his part, Lari referring to Iran`s foreign policy based on 
detente and cooperation with world states opposed to regional 
expansionism, said that Iran enjoys good relations with all European 
countries and has even signed mutual comprehensive agreements. 
"Therefore, given Poland`s interest in broadening bilateral 
ties, we are willing to ink a mutual security agreement," he added. 
Referring to Poland`s difficult position and commitment in Iraq, 
he told Szmajdzinski that his country should avoid providing an 
impression similar to that of the US, given the American stance and 
slogans are dismissed in the region. 
He added that the general opinion in the region is that the US 
anti-terrorist claims are merely baseless slogans. 
The official hoped that the world determination to campaign 
terrorism and state terrorism in the region will contribute to 
elimination of all types of terrorism in the world. 
Concerning establishment of Polish forces across the borders of 
Iran, Mousavi Lari reiterated Iran`s special sensitivity to the 
security of its borders, in particular to illegal border-crossing 
and smuggling of banned goods. 
"That`s why we expect legal and official regulations to prevail 
border crossing," he added. 
Lari stressed the need for fulfillment of the commitments 
undertaken by Poland to facilitate pilgrimage to the sacred places in 
Iraq. 
The Polish minister arrived here Saturday night to hold talks 
with Iranian officials on issues of mutual interest. 
Ways to reduce tension in the Middle East region as well as 
cooperation of various countries in the establishment of regional and 
international security are also among the topics on the agenda. 
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