(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The Iranian foreign minister says the involvement of foreign forces in Bahrain and the continuation of militarism will only complicate the situation in the country.
“The deployment and involvement of foreign forces in Bahrain complicated the situation, and the continuation of this policy and militarism will only intensify the crisis in Bahrain,” Salehi said on Sunday.
The Iranian foreign minister made the remarks in a meeting with United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
“The demands of Bahraini people were voiced peacefully, and the government of this country should have met these demands in a peaceful manner,” IRNA quoted Salehi as saying.
The Iranian foreign minister said the only way to end the crisis in Bahrain was the withdrawal of foreign forces from the island country and Manama's appropriate response to people's legitimate demands.
The UAE premier, for his part, stressed the importance of bilateral relations between Tehran and Abu Dhabi and renounced any interference in the internal affairs of both countries.
“UAE and Iran have common interests and concerns, and we consider any pressure against Iran to be to our disadvantage,” Al Maktoum said.
Salehi arrived in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, on Sunday on a formal day-long visit to hold talks with the officials of the Persian Gulf country on the latest events in the region.
Last week, Salehi made a one-day trip to Qatar, where he discussed regional developments and bilateral ties with Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Crown Prince Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani.
The Iranian foreign minister also visited the Omani capital of Muscat last Wednesday for a formal day-long visit, and held talks with senior Omani officials, including Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Saidon.
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