Iran safest country in region: Senior diplomat

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 9, IRNA – Iranian deputy foreign minister for Asia and Pacific affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour describes Iran as the most secure country in the region. Iran safest country in region: Senior diplomat Rahimpour made the description in Sydney, Australia, while addressing a number of politicians and elites at the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) on Tuesday. He also elaborated on the situation of the Middle East region and outlined efforts to fight against terrorists in the regional countries of Iraq and Syria. The senior diplomat further talked of the crimes being committed by the terrorist group of Daesh in the region, stressing that the aggression and war are not the proper solutions to disagreements. He further underlined the importance of solving the disputes through dialogue. Rahimpour is on a four-nation tour of Asia and Pacific region which has already taken him to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan where he attened the 15th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) prime ministers' meeting Nov 3. After Kyrgyzstan, Rahimpour left for Philippines, then to Australia. Ending his Canberra visit, the Iranian diplomat will depart for New Zealand. 1378/IRNA