In response to a question from an IRNA correspondent regarding the presence of an Israeli delegation in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan, for the COP29 summit, Esmail Baghaei stated on Monday that a regime that does not believe in the principles and goals of the United Nations and whose existence is an affront to a nation (the Palestinians) fundamentally lacks the qualifications to participate in international organizations.
During his weekly press conference in Tehran, Baghaei pointed out the nuclear threats posed by the Tel Aviv regime against Iran, adding, "The UN special rapporteur on human rights has also requested that countries collectively prevent the Zionist regime from being a member of the United Nations and based on this logic, there is no necessity for this regime's presence in international organizations where issues and problems are to be discussed. We welcome other countries joining this campaign."
The spokesman argued that regarding United Nations Security Council Resolution 533, which prohibits any threats or use of force against Iran's nuclear facilities, this resolution explicitly states that the UNSC is obligated to intervene.
“In these matters, the UNSC must take a firm stance, and this is a legal aspect,” he urged, adding, “Politically, our region is well aware of the law-breaking approach of the Zionist regime.”
Iran strongly supports Syria, Lebanon
As to Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani's recent visit to Syria and Lebanon, he said, "Larijani's visit signifies the utilization of all Iran’s capacities to advance diplomatic goals. The message was that Iran continues to provide strong support for Syria and Lebanon against the ongoing aggressions of the Zionist regime."
Iran’s relations with other states
The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the development of relations with other countries based on preservation of dignity, expediency, national security, and also defense of regional interests, the spokesman underlined.
“We also said previously that the channel of communications between Iran and the United States is the Swiss Embassy, which represents the US interests in Tehran.”
Iran and Eurasian Economic Union
From a few years ago, Iran has been holding talks with the five member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which has good capacities for cooperation, Baghaei noted.
He further referred to the document on cooperation between the two sides as the latest development in Tehran-EAEU ties.
If the document is approved by the Iranian parliament and the EAEU, considerable capacities will be created for bilateral relations, he added.
Stance of European countries on sanctions
In his remarks, Baghaei reiterated that the Islamic Republic will properly respond to the anti-Iran measure taken by European countries to impose sanctions against Tehran.
The European countries insist on their false claim that Iran has transferred missiles to Russia for the Ukraine war, while Ukrainian officials have rejected the claim, the spokesman underlined, expressing that it seems those certain states should review their previous claims.
Elsewhere in his remarks, he said, “Iran has never been part of the issue of Ukraine.”
Iran, US during the tenure of new American administration
That the issues between Iran and the United States are narrowed to an individual (US president-elect Donald Trump) and a specific administration is not a right approach, Baghaei announced.
The dark record of relations between the two sides goes back to the past seven decades, he said adding that the US administration has not have any goodwill or made any effort to compensate for its mistakes.
Iran regards US administrations' deeds as the base of its approach, he said.
Iran responds to any threats by Zionist regime
In another part of his remarks, Baghaei said that the Zionist regime's threats against Iran are against international law and Iran will respond in its own way and appropriately.
Continuing Iran's consultations as a member of the NPT, Iran discussed the questions and ambiguities regarding its nuclear program, despite the fact that its basis is not technical and precise. In the meeting between Grossi and Iran's Foreign Minister, Iran's positive approach in dealing with the issues raised between Iran and the Agency was emphasized.
One of the things emboldening Tel Aviv to continue and expand the scope of its crimes is the regime's certitude that it would not be punished, he said. He added that in the past year, the Zionist regime has continued on its own path by the United States' obstructing the implementation of justice in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Foreign Ministry to conduct trade consultations
On the Iranian Foreign Ministry's plans to enhance trade interactions with other countries, the spokesman noted, "Utilizing diplomatic capacity to promote Iran's trade relations with various countries has been a consistent topic in our diplomatic discussions with regional and non-regional countries. The BRICS group and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are examples of this attempt."
Iran-Syria ties
Responding to a question regarding the increase of Iranian advisors in Syria, which was raised to senior Advisor to the Iranian Foreign Minister for Special Political Affairs and Iran’s chief negotiator Ali Asghar Khaji, the spokesman explained, "That question was about the doubts on the continuation of the strong and strategic relations between Iran and Syria, and Khaji's answer was that the positive trend between the two sides and Iran's support for Syria will continue."
Pro-Palestine protesters in West
Baghaei also referred to the behavior of the Western states in dealing with pro-Palestine demonstrators, saying, "The treatment of supporters of Palestine in Western countries is inappropriate and aligns with the declared and practical policies of European countries towards the Zionist regime."
"One reason for this issue, in our view, is that suppressing supporters of Palestine instead of tackling the root causes contradicts the human rights slogans that the West promotes," the spokesman stated.
Tehran-Beijing relationship
As to the relations between Tehran and Beijing, he clarified, "The relationship between Iran and China is strong, and both sides remain determined to utilize all capacities to deepen and expand relations and cooperation. A roadmap for long-term cooperation is also being followed up on seriously by both sides, with efforts being made to utilize all its potential."
Latest situation of Iran-Bahrain relations
Iran's stance on Bahrain is like its stance towards other neighbors, Baghaei reiterated while referring to the three visits of the Bahraini foreign minister to Iran during the past few months.
The issue of establishing diplomatic relations between Tehran and Manama is among the topics of bilateral talks but can be time-consuming.
Extradition of prisoners
Some talks have been held between Iran and the current ruling government in Afghanistan to extradite Afghan prisoners to their homeland, the spokesman said.
During the past two years, Iran has intensified its efforts to extradite Afghan convicts, the spokesman noted, expressing hope that the Afghan side would take effective step towards the issue.
War in Gaza
The Israeli regime is the one that does not want to stop war and crimes, while the Islamic Republic of Iran and other regional countries have made and will continue to make serious efforts to help end war and reach ceasefire in Gaza.
Iran-Pakistan security deal
In his remarks, the spokesman said that strengthening relations with neighbors, including Pakistan, is important for Iran.
He went on to stress that the security agreement between Tehran and Islamabad should be implemented as both are victims of terrorist operations.
Iran and Pakistan are both determined to identify the terrorists and groups involved in organized crimes in order to fight them.
Case of Iranian assets abroad
The Iranian assets case in the ICJ is one of our several cases in this court, he said, stating that the judgment of the court was issued in this matter and the US was condemned for committing international illegal acts and violating the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights Between the United States of American and Iran, the spokesman added.
The spokesman emphasized that Iran has had a round of technical and legal negotiations with the other party in the Hague Tribunal, and as a rule, if Iran does not reach a conclusion by March 2025, it will refer to the ICJ again and present the related bill so that the Court can decide on this matter.
Iran will not ask permission to defend its national sovereignty
We have already said that we will not ask for permission from anyone to defend Iran's territorial integrity and national sovereignty, Baghaei said, adding that Iran will give the necessary response regarding the any aggression against its territorial integrity.
In response to a question, the spokesman added that Iran's presence in Syria was for fighting Daesh and that Iran adopted the most responsible approach at that time to prevent the spread of Takfiri terrorism in the region.
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