Press Briefing by Foreign Minister of Iran

Ali Akbar Velayati of Iran holds a press briefing replying to questions concerning the situation in the Middle East, including Israel release of Lebanese hostages, Afghanistan, and the return of Iraqi aircrafts.

• Categories: Media / Press Conferences
• Video Length: 00:19:43
• Production Date: 27 September 1991
• Asset Language: Original; English
• Personal Subject: ALI AKBAR VELAYATI
• Subject Topical: HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS; MIDDLE EAST SITUATION; PEACE PROCESS
• Geographic Subject: AFGHANISTAN; IRAN; IRAQ; MIDDLE EAST
• MAMS Id: 2378283
• Parent Id: 841783

Description

Ali Akbar Velayati, Foreign Minister of Iran, emphasizes that the interrelationship between cooperation and confidence building, as well as the role they both play in fostering and safeguarding security, are the fundamental imperatives of our world. He underlines the objection to the presence of foreign forces in the region, and expresses his hope to complete Resolution 598. He also stresses that Israel must release Lebanese hostages to facilitate the peace process, and believes the return of Iraqi aircrafts depends on the UN resolution.