By NNN-IRNA,
Tehran : Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili has said that Iran is keen on enhanced ties with the Persian Gulf states, calling on the neighbours to prevent foreigners from creating tension in the region.
In a meeting with visiting Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi Tuesday, he underlined the need for further expansion of all-out cooperation among the Persian Gulf states.
Jalili said that the presence of foreign forces in the region is the root cause of numerous problems facing the regional states.
Referring to the great economic, political, trade and security potentials of the Persian Gulf states, he said expansion of regional cooperation benefits the entire region.
The Iranian official further referred to prospect of Iran-Oman bilateral cooperation as very bright.
The Omani minister, for his part, urged expansion of bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.
Praising Iran’s historic role in establishment of security in the region, he said Iran played a key role in resolving various regional problems.