Rohani’s UN Visit, A Chance For West To Resolve Issues With Iran: Religious Leader

Islamabad, Sept 25, IRNA – A Pakistani religious leader on Tuesday described as very important the visit of Iranian President Hassan Rohani to United Nations adding that West must seize this opportunity to resolve all issues with the Islamic Republic. Talking to IRNA, chief of Shia Ulema Council Allama Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi said that Iran is a peace loving nation and always wanted to develop strong relations with all countries of the world. He, however, said that West must keep one thing in mind that the Iranian President would not comprise the integrity of his nation in any dialogue. President Hassan Rohani heading a delegation is visiting New York to attend the UN General Assembly meeting. The 68th annual summit meeting of the UN General Assembly is attended by senior officials of 193 countries in New York. Sajid Ali Naqvi said that President Hassan Rohani is a visionary leader and is fully aware of the changing world scenario. He added that President Rohani would take the decisions which are in the interest of his people. “President Hassan Rohani under the guidance of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would work for the better future of his nation,” he said confidently. Chief of Shia Ulema Council went on to say that West must solve all issues with Iran through dialogue. He added that any agreement between Iran and West is very important for the peace of the world especially for the Muslim world. Sajid Ali Naqvi said that dialogue between Iran and West must continue on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program. He was of the view that West must accept Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear technology without any ill will. The religious leader said that dialogue between Iran and 5+1 on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session is a major development. He said that so far Iran is successful in convincing the world regarding its right to peaceful nuclear technology. Chief of Tahreek Nizhat-e-Jaferia of Pakistan expressing his views said that Iran-Pakistan relations are exemplary for the world. “Iran has always supported Pakistan on all issues,” he said. Sajid Ali Naqvi said that Zionist Regime is the center of all problems in the world. He added that founder of Pakistan Mohammad Ali Jinnah in a policy statement had termed Zionist Regime as illegitimate. “There is no justification of the existence of the Zionist Regime,” he said. The religious leader strongly believed that Iran can help in restoring peace to Syria. “Iran has already been playing a positive role in Syria,” he said./end