TEHRAN Libyan Foreign Minister Abdel Rahman Shalgam on Tuesday in Tripoli called for further expansion of ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Libya, Mohammad Menhaj, he briefed the Iranian envoy on the latest developments in the Middle East region.

As to the issue of Palestine, the Libyan foreign minister said that the enemy, aware of the role being played by Iran, Libya and Syria in supporting Palestine and the Intifada, hatches conspiracy against these countries.

Referring to friendly relations between Iran, Libya and Syria, the Iranian envoy underlined the need for establishment of unity and solidarity among all Islamic states as well as establishment of an anti-Zionist United Front.

The regime occupying the holy Qods proved that it is not familiar with any language other than that of force, he said stressing that as long as this Cancerous tumor exists in the Middle East region, the region will not witness peace and security.

(IRNA)