Salehi appreciates Egypt for cooperation with Iranian Navy warships
News Code: 30826112 (2409071) Publish Date :
30/11/1390 - 19:24
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Tehran, Feb 19, IRNA – Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi appreciated Egypt
for its cooperation with the Iranian Navy warships passing through the Suez
Canal.

Talking to reporters after the end of a cabinet session, he added that the
Iranian warships have passed through Suez Canal for the second time since
the victory of the Islamic Revolution, noting this reveals Iran’s status in
the region.

He also said that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s recent visit to Pakistan
resulted in numerous economic, security and political achievements and was
successful.

he referred to the trilateral Iran-Pakistan-Afghanistan summit and said Iran
is the founder and initiator of such summits.

Pointing to the joint statement of the Islamabad Summit, Salehi said that it
includes useful items which can pave the way for taking great steps in line
with promoting peace and security in the region.

The fourth round of the trilateral summit will be held in Kabul before the
advent of the fasting month of Ramadan, Salehi said.

As to the Iran's talks with 5+1 Group, he said that the talks will more
probably be held in Istanbul, he said, noting that Iran is ready for
negotiations whenever the other party gets ready.

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