'Iran-Arab ties on right course'

Tue Dec 14, 2010

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss has lauded Iran's efforts to expand relations with Arab countries, saying Iran-Arab ties are on the right track.

Al-Hoss also praised Iran's stance on the Palestine issue, saying, “Palestine is the subject that draws together Iran and Arabs,” IRNA quoted him as saying at a meeting with the Iranian ambassador to Beirut, Ghazanfar Rokn-Abadi, in the Lebanese capital on Monday.

The former Lebanese premier commended the Islamic Republic for its support of Muslims and endorsed Iran's policies.

Last October, Al-Hoss highlighted Iran's role in the global balance of power and noted that it is in the interests of Arab countries to have good relations with Iran.

“Iran is very mindful of good relations, strong relations, with Arabs because this will give Iran space in the international arena with the Arabs on their side,” he said in an interview with Press TV on October 12.

He also stated out that Iran is “backing Lebanon with nothing in return.”

Source: PressTV.
Link: http://www.presstv.ir/detail/155368.html.