Ali Bagheri Kani made the remarks in a meeting held on the sidelines of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation meeting in the Saudi city of Jeddah with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
In the meeting, Bagheri appreciated Pakistan's support for the Islamic Republic following the Zionist regime’s aggression against Iranian sovereignty and national security in assassinating Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in late July.
Bagheri went on to say that the public opinions across the world are fortunately becoming united to condemn the Israeli crimes.
Pointing to the Israelis’ record in committing terrorist crimes in many Islamic and regional countries, the acting foreign minister said the regime sees terrorism as a strategic policy.
For his part, Dar said his country will make use of its membership capacity in the UN Security Council to support Iran.
He further expressed regret over the assassination of Haniyeh in Tehran.
He assured the Islamic Republic that Pakistan will extend support and solidarity to the neighboring country at the next Security Council’s meetings.
While in Jeddah, Bagheri also held talks with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, urging the Islamic countries to unite and coordinate their efforts to stop Israeli crimes and prevent the regime from endangering regional security.
On the issue of bilateral relations, Bagheri said the Islamic Republic and Algeria should use all potentials to promote their cooperation.
Separately, Bagheri met with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi.
In the meeting, the two officials underlined the necessity of taking effective and constructive decisions during the OIC meeting to compel the Israeli regime to halt its crimes.
Safadi condemned the assassination of Haniyeh in Tehran by the Israeli regime, while also stressing the need to stop the regime’s brutality in Gaza.
The cessation of the Gaza war will be key to peace and stability in the West Asia region, he underlined.
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