Iran Press/ Middle East: Seyyed Abbas Araghchi's tour of regional states also took him to Kuwait and Qatar. On the second leg of his tour in Kuwait on Monday, he met and conferred with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
Deputy Foreign Minister Araghchi underlined Iran’s policy of establishing peace and stability in the Persian Gulf region, and reiterated that “the US sanctions regime has put the security of the whole region in jeopardy and regional countries should be aware of this threat.”
Inseparable political and economic aspects of security
Elsewhere in his remarks, Abbas Araghchi stressed: "Security is an integrated and inseparable concept that simultaneously covers both political and economic areas."
Recalling Iran's responsible approach towards regional events, Araghchi said: "Holding talks with regional countries has been one of Iran’s top priorities and we seek constructive negotiations with regional and neighbouring countries".
His visits are in line with the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s agenda to hold intensive diplomatic talks and political consultations with regional leaders. In fact under current circumstances, Iran's foreign policy and diplomacy has two characteristics. Firstly, dialogue, talks and consultations with regional countries to solve common problems is extremely important.
Regional states should achieve 'common understanding'
Countries of the region need to reach a common understanding about the political and economic aspects of security and what security means.
The second characteristic of Iran's foreign policy is to turn threats into opportunities for cooperation, and to reduce tensions. Security is not a commodity to be imported into this region, by inviting foreigners to provide us with security.
For security we need mutual trust, and we need collective cooperation and the use of each and every countries' capabilities to ensure security and to safeguard our common interests.
On this basis Iran's foreign ministry and diplomats have established balanced and constructive relations with neighbouring countries of the Persian Gulf region. These relations cover all areas, including political, economic, and security, and are based on mutual respect and mutual interests.
Tehran's carefully-thought-through, measured and patient approach is reflected in its regional diplomacy.
US-created tensions go against the interests of regional countries
From Iran's point of view tensions created and imposed by the United States, and sanctions and restrictions imposed by the US are to the detriment of each and every regional country. The repercussions of America's illegal and unilateral sanctions have had a negative impact on many regional countries.
Independent analysts and even the United Nations have confirmed on many occasions that the Islamic Republic of Iran is actively trying to reduce regional tensions, solve regional problems and boost security an stability of the region. Iran's role in Syria and Iraq being perfect examples. Ibrahim Sharqiyeh, an analyst at the Brookings Institute in Doha, Qatar, backs this point of view.
Mahmoud Al-Baazi, a human rights expert at UNESCO, in an article published in Rai al-Youm newspaper and titled: "Talks between Iran and Arab counties is not just possible but essential" says he does not know why Saudi Arabia is afraid of talks and negotiations with Iran.
Mahmoud Al-Baazi writes: "Why should we always promote war with Iran? We have a lot in common with Iran. Iran is a Muslim nation and a neighbour. Saudi Arabia, as a powerful and important Islamic country, must show a stronger logic and a greater wisdom and adeptness in the way it tackles crises and challenges in the region."
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Commentary written by: Jamshid Aminzadeh
Translated by: Mehran Derakhshandeh
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