Al-Quds occupying regime cause of instability, terrorism in region: FM

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Israeli regime is the main cause of instability and insecurity in the entire West Asia region.

According to Press TV, he made the remarks in an early Sunday phone call with his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, during which the two sides discussed bilateral, regional and international issues.

During the call, Iran’s top diplomat said “the  presence of al-Quds occupying regime is the cause of instability and insecurity as well as terrorism and sabotage in the entire region.”

Amir-Abdollahian added that the Islamic Republic of Iran seeks security and progress for its neighbors and the region, while considering the presence of foreigners as an impediment to the establishment of regional security.

He added that Iran’s foreign policy gives priority to its neighbors, stressing the need to further boost cooperation and expand relations between Iran and the United Arab Emirates.

The Emirati minister, for his part, said his country will not allow destructive measures to be taken from its territory against neighboring countries.

The two sides also stressed the necessity of increasing contacts and consultations between the two countries.

The two foreign ministers had another phone call in early April, during which Amir-Abdollahian, once again, said Israel is the root cause of insecurity in the region, warning regional countries that the presence of the Tel Aviv regime poses a threat to all.

“Efforts should be made to prevent those who create crisis from gaining a foothold in the region," Amir-Abdollahian told his Emirati counterpart.

He also expressed Iran’s good intention and push for security and progress of its neighboring states in the region, including the UAE, and emphasized, "The Zionists have been and are the root cause of insecurity in the region."

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