Iran has an influential role in regional and international peace

TEHRAN,Jan.12 (MNA) --During a meeting with Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega in Managua on Tuesday, Ortega thanked Ahmadinejad for attending his presidential inauguration ceremony on Tuesday and said the Islamic Republic plays an influential role in promoting regional and international peace. He went on to say that the recent moves of the United States and other Western powers are indicative of the fact that they are angry with the peoples around the world who are making efforts to maintain independence and freedom. He said that at this juncture, the unity among nations, including Iran and Nicaragua, in the face of the capitalist system, which is suffering crisis, is helpful in achieving the nations’ objectives. Ahmadinejad left Nicaragua for the Cuban capital of Havana on Wednesday to hold talks with his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro. During his trip, Ahmadinejad will also visit Ecuador.