Irans Foreign Ministry slams final statement of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council meeting as non-constructive

Irans Foreign Ministry slams final statement of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council meeting as non-constructive

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has described the provisions related to Iran in the final statement of the 45th summit of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in Kuwait as non-constructive and unacceptable. Baqaei expressed regret over the repetition of statements that contradict international law and the principle of good neighborliness.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has described the provisions related to Iran in the final statement of the 45th summit of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in Kuwait as non-constructive and unacceptable. Baqaei expressed regret over the repetition of statements that contradict international law and the principle of good neighborliness.

He reaffirmed Iran's principled and unchangeable policy on the three Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, saying they are inseparable and eternal parts of Iran's territory. He added that Tehran treats any claim to these islands by others as violation of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Baqaei stated it's obvious that repeating baseless and interventionist claims will not change historical or geographical facts.
He noted that Iran's actions regarding its three islands are fully aligned with its sovereign rights and national interests. Therefore, he stressed, the Islamic Republic of Iran considers the comments made in the statement regarding residential construction, the travel of state and military officials to islands belonging to Iran, and the holding of military exercises within Iran's territorial borders as interference in its sovereign affairs, and it condemns those statements.

While dismissing the claims made regarding Iran's defense and military issues, including missile capabilities, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman underscored that Iran's missile capacity is framed within its defense doctrine and is aimed at safeguarding national security and maintaining peace and stability in the region in line with international norms and law.
He went on to note that the real threat to regional security and stability is posed by the military presence of extra-regional actors, their military bases, and the Israeli regime, which is considered the root cause of all insecurity and a threat to Islamic countries and this is proved by Tel Aviv's occupation, aggression, and genocide against an Islamic nation.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman also referred to Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, and the recent visit of the UN nuclear oversight body's director general to Tehran. Baqaei said the Islamic Republic of Iran has always adhered to its international commitments within the framework of rights and obligations enshrined in relevant international documents and will continue its constructive cooperation with the IAEA.

Regarding the Arash gas field cited in the statement, the spokesperson said based on bilateral negotiations with Kuwait and previous discussions over the matter, Iran has consistently underlined constructive collaboration on energy issues, including in the Arash gas field and joint exploitation of its hydrocarbon resources. Undoubtedly, actions that are in line with mutual interests can create suitable grounds for regional cooperation, he added.

Baqaei further reiterated Iran's determination to continue the policy and principle of good neighborliness. He pointed to the recent meeting between the Iranian foreign minister and his counterparts from the Persian Gulf Cooperstion Council members in Doha, noting that Tehran has always viewed constructive interaction with its neighbors as a solution to regional issues. Baqaei added that the Islamic Republic of Iran believes that regional issues can be resolved through constructive interaction with neighbors and it welcomes the continuation of talks in order to strengthen peace and stability in the region and expand cooperation in all areas.

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