Nikzad speaking at the beginning of the Parliament's open session on Sunday, said that the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been to neither be a dominator nor be dominated.
The policy of good neighborliness with neighbors is also a fixed principle in the foreign policy of Iran, he added, saying that Iran has proven to be a great friend and supporter of its neighbors.
The official added that Iranian nation’s fierce defense of the Iraqi people and government against the barbaric invasion of ISIL to the country is a good example of Iran’s benevolence towards its neighbors.
Nikzad said that Iran while being merciful to its neighbors, deals firmly, decisively, and crushingly against any mischief.
The lawmaker termed informed, safe, and economically prosperous neighbors as important point to Iran, adding that Iran's response will be powerful, strong, and regrettable in case of any excessive ambitions by its neighbors.
Iran welcomes the increase in economic exchanges with neighboring countries and does not interfere in their internal affairs, Nikzad stressed, adding that Iran will never compromise on national integrity with any country.
Prior to this, Iranian Foreign Minister said the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb, and the Lesser Tunb are inseparable parts of Iran’s soil and will eternally belong to the country.
Hossein AmirAbdollahian made the remark in a Saturday tweet in reaction to parts of a joint Friday statement by China and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Riyadh, stressing that Iran is extremely serious about the necessity of respect for its territorial integrity.
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