Alalam - Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Thursday dismissed the joint statement released on March 1 by Malaysia and Saudi Arabia at the conclusion of the Saudi king’s visit to Kuala Lumpur.
Describing the anti-Iran allegations raised in the statement as a new episode in Saudi Arabia’s failed attempts to falsify realities, Qassemi said such accusations are totally imaginary.
In their statement, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia expressed concern about what they called “Iranian interference in the internal affairs of countries in the region.”
In response, the spokesman reiterated Iran’s commitment to the principles of good-neighborliness, mutual respect, and non-interference in the internal affairs of others, stressing that Iran, as an influential and peace-loving nation, cooperates with all countries to promote peace and stability and fight against terrorism.
He also urged Malaysia to avoid “dangerous” scenarios that are aimed at supporting Takfiri terrorist groups, particularly Daesh (ISIL), with the financial and spiritual support of certain countries.
The spokesman finally asked Kuala Lumpur to exercise more wisdom, do a careful analysis of Iran’s policies, and avoid falling into traps laid by Zionist lobbies.
Malaysia was the first destination of Saudi Arabian king and his 600-strong delegation’s month-long Asian tour.