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Rouhani says Iran ready to join Qatar for regional good

Xinhua, June 10, 2016 Adjust font size:

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Thursday that the Islamic republic is ready for closer cooperation with Qatar for regional stability and security, Tasnim news agency reported.

"Tehran is prepared to expand consultations with friendly countries in the region, including Qatar, for strengthening regional stability and security," Rouhani said in a telephone conversation with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Tehran and Doha have common interests in line with regional development and stability, he said, adding that through closer cooperation and consultation both countries can implement their goals.

He stressed the need for strategic talks between Iran and other regional states, including Qatar, to improve peace in the region.

For his part, the Qatari emir said his country is "proud" of its amicable ties with Iran, and hoped for the enhancement of Tehran-Doha relations, according to Tasnim.

Qatar favors "good and strategic relations" between Iran and the Persian Gulf littoral countries, he added. Endit