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.jpg) TEHRAN – Outgoing Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi briefed reporters on his performance during his nearly three years in office in Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s cabinet in a ceremony held on Sunday to commemorate National Reporter’s Day, which was observed on Thursday.
Salehi defended the stance that the Foreign Ministry had adopted toward various international issues during his tenure as foreign minister, saying that he had made every effort to serve the country’s interests.
Iran’s “balanced and moderate” stance toward regional developments has so far been successful, he stated.
Elsewhere in his remarks, he said that he always believed that Iranian officials should never disrespect officials of other countries, even hostile ones, because it would only provide them with an opportunity to show disrespect for Iranian authorities.
“Dignity does not lie in aggressive behavior and harsh words,” the soft-spoken diplomat added.
Iran has never sought confrontation with other countries, Salehi said, adding, “Iran advocates interaction, dialogue, and coexistence with other countries if they believe in the same principles.”
He also called on Iranian media outlets to refrain from slandering the country’s former and current officials who are an asset to the country and present a true image of Iran, which Western media are attempting to distort.
During the ceremony, Salehi also announced that Iran and Russia would soon sign a memorandum of understanding to construct a new nuclear power plant.
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