Jalili Calls On Regional Countries To Keep Away From Religious Differences

Beirut, Aug 7, IRNA -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili said on Monday that the resistance movement in regional countries must be kept away from tribal and religious differences. He made the remarks in a meeting with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman. Jalili underlined making use of the potentials of the resistance culture to combat the Zionist enemy. He said enemies have focused on diverting the potentials of resistance movement against the US and Zionist regime in the region. “US, colonial powers and Zionist regime are themselves the main problem of the region. Therefore, they can not help resolve the regional crisis," Jalili said. President Suleiman pointed to Iran–Lebanon friendly relations and the upcoming Non-Aligned Summit of Leaders to be held in Tehran and expressed his readiness to take part in the Summit. IRNA reporter in Beirut said that Jalili will attend a ceremony to pay tribute to martyrs of resistance. He is scheduled to meet Lebanese Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliament Speaker Nabih Beri. Accompanied by his deputy Ali Baqeri he arrived in Rafik Hariri Airport in Beirut and was welcomed by Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour and Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Ghazanfar Roknabadi. Jalili described Iran-Lebanon ties as comprehensive, friendly and strategic. He said that Lebanon is an example of resistance to Israeli occupation adding that the Islamic Republic of Iran respects Lebanon for the resistance and its role in the regional security and stability./end