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No one able to disturb Iranian, Iraqi nations' attachment

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Nov 30, IRNA
Ahmadinejad-Talabani-Conference
IRI President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here on Wednesday, "Iranian and Iraqi nations are deeply attached to one another and no one is able to disturb these two nations' attachment." According to IRNA's Political Desk reporter, Ahmadinejad who was speaking at a joint press conference along with his Iraqi counterpart President Jalal Talabani after his three-day state visit of Iran, added, "The Iranian and Iraqi nations have joint cultures, joint histories, and joint civilizations, as well as deep, shared beliefs." Considering President Talabani's visit to Tehran as an "intensive working visit" inclusive of numerous meetings and serious lobbying and pursuing, the IRI President added, "We have no doubt that the great and strong Iraqi nation would prosperously leave behind all problems, and a free, independent, and powerful Iraq would emerge." Reiterating that strong Iraq has enemies, and today, too, that country is entangled with security problems, he emphasized, "It is quite obvious that these problems are imposed by powers that have for centuries been opposed to the emergence of a strong Iraq." The Iranian President reiterated, "today the most important duty of all friends of Iraq is strengthening the popular Iraqi Government and we believe the Iraqi Government, relying on the Iraqi nation's support, can very competently govern and construct Iraq."

Ahmadinejad referred to the fact that the Iraqi nation is going through a very problematic phase of their history, adding, "All the same, the bonds of friendship between our two nations would remain in the hearts of both nations."

He added, "Those that have come to the region from remote parts of the world must provide a chance for the Iraqi nation to take the lead of affairs in their own land, if they are truly the friends of the Iraqi nation."

The President reiterated, "Iraq with its ancient civilization, its talented nation and distinguished personalities inclusive of prominent Alims, thinkers, and scientists, can in this sensitive era shoulder its civilizational responsibilities."

He added, "The Iraqi nation, inclusive of Shi'as, Sunnies, Kurds, Turkmen, etc. have lived side by side of one another for hundreds of years in a brotherly and friendly manner."

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized that the Iraqi nation has to safeguard its national solidarity and territorial integrity today, adding, "The real friends of Iraq, no matter from what tribe, race, or nationality they might be, must assist in safeguarding the unity of Iraqi nation, which is the only way leading to saving Iraq."

Stressing that Iraq is going through perilous conditions today, Ahmadinejad expressed certainty that the Iraqi nation can leave behind all hardships by strengthening the spirit of national and Islamic unity.

He added, "The countries that support terrorist acts in Iraq today had better realize that their interference is not in favor of the Iraqi nation, and that this is the most wretched thing in the world they are doing."

Further stressing that the Iraqi nation is a great nation, he said, "The supporters of terrorists in Iraq had better not ruin their reputation before the eyes of that nation more than they have so far, and they should realize that once Iraq would leave behind these problems these deeds would influence the political equations of the Iraqi nation."

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad further stressed, "Iran would remain by the side of the Iraqi nation with all its might and to the very end."

He added, "This support would be in scientific, industrial, cultural, and economic fields, whose details have been announced by my dear brother President Talabani."

Addressing those that have "brought their military forces from remote parts of the world and stationed them in Iraq," Ahmadinejad said, "You brought your forces to the region and ousted Saddam, which made everyone happy, but your remaining in Iraq and your interference in Iraq's internal affairs would only further deteriorate the situation, lead to endless crises, and is a mischievous act." Pointing out that "If the countries that have forces in Iraq really intend to evacuate them, as they claim so their deeds must match their words," he added, "the Iraqi nation is a great nation and the different Iraqi ethnic groups have never had any problems living side by side of one another, leading brotherly lives with mutual interests, but today some outsiders try to sow the seeds of discord among them."

The president also referred to some governments' efforts aimed at weakening the Iraqi government, asking them, "Why are you trying to worsen the conditions to an extent that the Iraqi people would feel fed up of their own popular government?"

Ahmadinejad emphasized, "I advise those countries whose efforts are aimed at sowing the seeds of discord and at fomenting tension in Iraq not to ruin the remainder of their lost prestige and reputation before the Iraqi nation, to evacuate Iraq from their occupation forces, and to leave Iraq's affairs up to the great Iraqi nation." Pointing out that "The Iraqi statesmen are competent

personalities" and that "If the occupying forces would permit them they are quite capable of restoring security in their own country," The president said, "The new Iraqi officials can rapidly turn their ountry into an advanced land and the emergence of a powerful government in Iraq would be to the benefit of all countries in the region, as well as the international peace and stability." President Ahmadinejad concluded his remarks stressing, "It is friendship and brotherly feelings between two nations that would remain in minds and hearts, and everything else would perish."

After President Ahmadinejad his distinguished guest President Jalal Talabani said, "My visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran and meetings with Iranian officials has been a great, 100% success, and I am the harbinger of great news for Iraqi nation, whose fruits they would soon witness."

President Talabani added, "We held talks with Iranian officials on all issues of mutual interest and we were fully agreed with one another entirely in all cases."

Appreciating the warm hospitality of the Islamic Republic of Iran rendered to him and his accompanying high ranking delegation, he reiterated, "Our negotiations and lobbying with Iranian officials were on security, oil, economy, culture and expansion of bilateral ties, and in all cases we achieved great shared results, securing the interests of the two nations."

President Talabani pointed out, "We have had relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran as of old times", adding, "We have made trips to Iran form our embankments, not from our hotels, and led the campaign against the former dictatorship along with our Iranian brethren for years."

He referred to the signing of a letter of academic and industrial cooperation between Iran and Iraq during this visit as "A great step taken forward for boosting bilateral relations" adding, "Relying on cooperation with Iran, we intend to nurture a new generation of human beings, and this is of great significance for us."

The Iraqi President added, "In industrial fields, too, we wish to develop our industries relying on Islamic Republic of Iran's experience and assistance, and we have signed numerous agreements with Tehran in that regard that would meaningfully influence our ties."

Talabani said, "I would also like to appreciate Grand Ayatollah Khamenei on behalf of my accompanying delegation, the entire Iraqi nation, and myself, and stress that his eminence is one of my old intimate friends."

The official farewell ceremony for President Talabani, that had come to Iran for an official three-day visit was held on Wednesday evening at the IRI Presidential Palace by his host President Ahmadinejad.

This was President Talabani's fourth official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and he was received at Mehrabad Airport on Monday morning by Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki as well as the Iranian Energy Minister Parviz Fatah.

Talabani was accompanied in his visit by a high ranking political delegation comprised of the Iraqi Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Oil, Education, Industries and Metals, Science and Technology, and two MPs.

During his stay Talabani visited the mausoleum of late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran Imam Khomeini (PBUH) laying a wreath of flowers on his tombstone.

He also met and conferred with the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Head of Expediency Council Hojatoleslam Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Mahmoud Shahroudi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Manouchehr Mottaki.

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