Khatibzadeh rejects GCC-UK allegations

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected the baseless and repetitive allegations in the final statement of the meeting between the foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council members and Britain.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected the baseless and repetitive allegations in the final statement of the meeting between the foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council members and Britain. Saeed Khatibzadeh described the statement as being part of divisive attempts by some notorious quarters which are worried about the development of an atmosphere of interaction and cooperation between regional countries. Khatibzadeh said the Islamic republic of Iran has always played a responsible role in strengthening peace and stability in the region and, accordingly, has invited regional countries to interaction and dialog.
He added that Western countries have unfortunately always stoked tension and created humanitarian catastrophes in the region through such moves as exports of huge quantities of sophisticated weapons to some regional states.
Khatibzadeh added that the Iranian government, in line with its strategic view and principles policies, believes that regional problems can be solved through interaction and cooperation between regional countries and welcomes any constructive initiative put forth to this end.
Khatibzadeh also said contrary to baseless claims made in the statement, Iran will always live up to its commitments under the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty and the safeguards agreements and at the same time will enjoy the benefits of peaceful use of nuclear energy in line with the NPT and the safeguards agreements.