Will the war spread to another country? poisonous explanations
Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Emir Abdullahiyan and South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor discussed bilateral and international issues, as well as the latest situation in Gaza.
Foreign Minister Abdullahiyan met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa, Naledi Pandor, who was in Tehran on an official visit.
During their meeting, the foreign ministers of the two countries discussed bilateral and international issues, as well as the latest situation in Gaza.
“WAR OF POWER”
Abdullahiyan, in his speech at the joint press conference held after the meeting, said: “What we are witnessing today in Gaza is the proxy war waged by the Zionist regime against the oppressed people and Palestinian civilians in the name of the United States. “. he stated.
“IT MAY HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES”
Stating that the region is “like a tinderbox,” Abdullahiyan said: “Any miscalculation regarding the continuation of warmongering, genocide, massacre and forced displacement of Gaza and West Bank residents in Gaza and the West Bank may have serious, painful and widespread consequences”. “. made the assessment of him.
Recalling that US President Joe Biden announced that he would send hundreds of planes, ships and trucks loaded with weapons to Israel during his visit to Tel Aviv, Abdullahiyan stated that only 20 trucks of humanitarian aid were sent to Gaza from the Rafah border gate.
“THE REGION WAS OUT OF CONTROL”
Abdullahiyan said: “I warn the United States and the Zionist regime (Israel) that if they do not immediately stop the genocide and crimes against humanity in Gaza, there is a possibility that the region could spiral out of control at any time.” saying.
Sharing that they also assessed bilateral relations during the meeting, Abdullahiyan stated that they discussed the follow-up to the agreements and understandings signed by the presidents of the two countries during President Ibrahim Reisi’s last visit to South Africa.
Abdullahiyan thanked the South African government and people for their stance in support of Palestine and “fighting against the apartheid regime.”
Abdullahiyan noted that South African delegations will visit Tehran in the coming weeks and stated that President Reisi will also visit South Africa this year at the official invitation of the South African president.
“THE ATTACKS ARE SHAMEFUL”
South African Foreign Minister Pandor also described Israel’s attack on Gaza and the Palestinian people as “shameful” and said: “As an international community, we should pay more attention to this issue and the injustice faced by the oppressed Palestinian people.” . he said.
Pandor claimed that they never deviated from Nelson Mandela’s beliefs and said: “Palestinians should have their own independent country. The United Nations must recognize the borders of Palestine according to 1967.” saying.
Reminding that its relations with Iran are not only bilateral but also BRICS partnerships, Pandor said: “Iran and South Africa can have good cooperation in the field of energy because our goal is to diversify our resource suppliers.” he made the assessment of it.
The South African minister noted that the two countries intend to remove the dollar from trade relations and noted that they want to use other currencies in international trade. (AA)