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Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina urge fighting terrorism

Xinhua, October 26, 2016 Adjust font size:

Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday agreed for mutual cooperation in the fight against terrorism and extremism, local Tasnim news agency reported.

Officials from the two countries discussed joint action against terrorism and extremism, which are issues of mutual concern and pose a serious threat to the region and the world, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said at a joint press conference with the visiting Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bakir Izetbegovic.

Rouhani also said promotion of Islam as the religion of moderation could be the basis of cultural interaction for Muslims in Europe.

For his part, Izetbegovic said terrorists and extremists are tarnishing the image of Islam under the name of Islam.

On Tuesday's meeting, Tehran and Sarajevo urged joint action to portray the real image of Islam, the religion of peace, stability and mercy, and agreed to work together in countering terrorism and extremism.

Heading a high-ranking political, cultural and economic delegation, Izetbegovic arrived in Tehran on Tuesday for a four-day visit. Endit