Iran: We do not interfere in other country’s affairs

Iran yesterday rejected the declaration released by the Arab Summit on Wednesday, saying its foreign policy is based on respecting the sovereignty of other countries and non- interference in their internal affairs.

The Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly announced that it does not feel any need to interfere in the internal affairs of the other countries, and that it is committed to good neighbourliness, respect for the sovereignty of states, and non-intervention in the internal affairs of the other countries as the plain principles in accordance with the country’s constitution and the international norms.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said in a statement released on the government’s website.

He said the Arab League should focus on the problems of the region and the Islamic world, saying: “They mistake friends for enemies despite their past experiences.”

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“It’s a pity that some [countries] change the realities and seek to replace the Zionist regime [of Israel] with Islamic Iran as a dummy and fabricated enemy.”

The Arab League Summit ended with leaders agreeing to support Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt, as well as work towards ridding the entire region of terrorism.

They also reasserted  their support for the Palestinian issue stating that moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is unacceptable.