Rouhani tells US to leave region, as neighbors not outsiders can ensure own security

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Iran » Iran
Publish Date: 19:26 - 25 September 2019
TEHRAN, Sept 25- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has delivered his speech at the 74th United Nations General Assembly session about the Islamic Republic's stance on the latest regional and international developments.

President Rouhani addresses 74th United Nations General AssemblyTEHRAN, Young Journalists Club(YJC)_At the UN, Rouhani is set to present an initiative for regional cooperation to ensure peace in the Strait of Hormuz.

Rouhani says his Hormuz Peace Initiative is designed to include all countries of the region and aims to expand cooperation beyond regional security.

"We hope in the very sensitive situation of the region today we would be able to convey the message of our regional nations, which is the message of regional peace and end of any interference in the sensitive regions of Persian Gulf and the Middle East," Rouhani said upon arrival in New York on Monday.

Before leaving for New York, Rouhani told reporters at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport that the peace initiative is aimed at establishing long-term peace in the Persian Gulf, which he said is simply not achievable as long as outsiders are present.

According to Rouhani, the initiative will envision the provision of security for the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz with cooperation among Iran and other regional countries.

Back in December 2013, the United Nations overwhelmingly voted to approve Rouhani’s proposal on the World Against Extremism and Violence (WAVE).

WAVE calls on all nations across the globe to denounce violence and extremism.

 

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