EC Chairman: Iran Playing Key Role In NAM Revival

Tehran, Sept 9, IRNA – Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani says the Islamic Republic of Iran plays an essential role in revival of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Addressing a group of EC members, Rafsanjani said successful holding of the 16th NAM Summit in Tehran and the issues, raised in the meeting, helped foreign dignitaries have a clear image of Iran and remove their doubts. He said the meeting also helped Iran play a pivotal role in reviving the Movement. Given the current conditions in the region and the world, such a meeting was successful both quantitatively and qualitatively, opined Rafsanjani. “The events taking place during the meeting were blessed and auspicious and I hope its positive impacts would come further into light in the future,” said the EC chief./end