Saeed Jalili made the remarks during a meeting with Vice President of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Nechirvan Barzani in Tehran on Thursday.
The visit of Barzani to Tehran at this juncture is highly important as Iran has launched a campaign against the terrorist group PJAK which uses the Iraqi Kurdistan soil as a safe haven for its guerilla moves against Iran.
“We will not allow foreigners to undermine security, progress and welfare of the two countries (Iran and Iraq) by taking advantage of terrorists,” Jalili stated.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Jalili said the deficiencies caused by Saddam Hussein’s regime, which inhibited the regional economic development, should be compensated.
He went on to say that the establishment of security plays a crucial role in deepening relations between the two countries in all spheres.
He also emphasized the importance of trade relationships particularly in the border provinces.
Barzani also commented on Iran’s support for the oppressed people of Kurdistan during Saddam’s regime.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Barzani condemned acts of terrorism and said terrorism undermines security in the region.
He also called for closer ties with Iran and praised Tehran’s continuing support for regional nations.
Border security is Iran’s top priority: Salehi
In a separate meeting with Barzani, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said security in border areas is Iran’s top priority.
He added that cooperation between Iran and Iraq is vital for the improvement of security along common borders.
During the meeting, the two sides also discussed several issues including relationship between the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and the Islamic Republic.
The top Iranian diplomat also invited President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Masoud Barzani to pay a visit to Tehran.
Barzani also conveyed the hearty greetings of President Jalal Talibani and Masoud Barzani to the Iranian officials and called Iran a true friend of Iraq.
Barzani called for mutual cooperation between the two countries to achieve sustainable security in the region, saying security in Iran and the Iraqi Kurdistan are closely connected.
Iran supports a secure Iraq
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad also held a meeting with Nechirvan Barzani on Thursday. During the meeting Ahmadinejad said the Islamic Republic supports restoration of security in Iraq.
Iran is keen to cooperate with Iraq in all grounds in line with the interests of the two nations, he added.
MJH/PA
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