Moscow (IP) - The principled positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding regional developments were explained at the 17th International Session of the Parliamentary Assembly for Collective Security hosted by Russia.

Iran Press/Europe: According to the Iran Press News Agency from Moscow, the Deputy Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament said at the opening ceremony of the 17th International Parliamentary Assembly in Moscow: The Islamic Republic of Iran, as a powerful country in the region, has always declared its opposition to foreign interference, especially the United States.

Abbas Moqtadaei considered the United States to be the main cause of instability, monopolization and unilateralism, incitement, war, and insecurity in various regions of the world, especially in the West Asia region and emphasized the need for unity of nations and governments against the conspiracy of the United States and its allies.

Abbas Moqtadaei added: On behalf of the Iranian nation and parliament, I declare my country's readiness to cooperate to achieve collective security, consolidate peace, establish stability, and eliminate insecurities in the region and the world. I believe that our collective efforts can provide increased security and a safer world.

The deputy chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian parliament added: Iran has always been a pioneer and pioneer in the fight against unilateralism, and in this path, with the help of its strategic allies, it is a serious defender of peace and tranquility in the world.

Moqtadaei emphasized: The supporters of terrorism are afraid of the unity of the defenders of peace, but we believe that expanding cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, ECO, Eurasia, BRICS, and other regional arrangements and global institutions is the right path that we must pursue with greater seriousness and speed for cooperation and progress.

Abbas Moqtadaei added: Iran can play a role in connecting the corridors that connect the East to the West and the North to the South, and our determination to cooperate with friendly and neighboring countries is also serious, and we will confront any kind of insecurity in the world, Asia, the Caucasus region, West Asia, the Persian Gulf, and other regions of the region and the world.

Moqtadaei said: America and its European allies, including England, France, and Germany, are partners and contributors to the state terrorism and barbarity of the Zionist regime in the massacre of the people of Gaza and Lebanon, insecurity in the region, and in equipping this evil regime.

Moqtadaei added: Now, in the developments in Syria, only the people of that country have the right to determine their destiny, and Israel and America should not interfere in the internal affairs of that country. Because any of their interference will intensify and continue instability and unrest in Syria.

Moqtadaei said: Now more than ever, self-confidence, unity, and confronting state violence and terrorism are needed, and with broad cooperation, regional coordination, and synergy, progress and achieving a more secure world will be more achievable.

Moqtadaei added: Iran, as a powerful country, with strong defense capabilities, and a pioneer in preventing American and foreign influence in the Asian region, reiterates to the participants in this summit the message of cooperation and pioneering in unity, and takes this opportunity to support and appreciate your efforts to create a more secure world. 204

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