Leader Cautions Muslim States Against Plots to Fan Ethnic Conflicts | ||
Leader Cautions Muslim States Against Plots to Fan Ethnic Conflicts Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei warned the Muslim states against dangerous plot of certain powers to fan ethnic and religious conflicts. In a meeting with Indonesian Vice-President Boediono on the sidelines of the 16th NAM Summit of Leaders, Ayatollah Khamenei referred to main aspirations of NAM and to very high capacity of NAM states and said the main goal of the founders of NAM had not been forming a formal institution rather they aimed founding an influential and vibrant movement and the goal should be revived. The Leader said experience and progress of the NAM member states should be used in the Movement. “Of course, independent and Muslim states face enemies in their way to progress and they should be watchful of their plans and conspiracies.” He said fanning differences and religious conflict among Shia and Sunni Muslims is aother dangerous plans. “Such measures are done under support of certain powers and by certain mercenary elements as their examples are seen in Afghanistan and Pakistan now.” He said al-Qaeda and Taliban, backed by the US allies, were created in the region and the US too under pretext of confronting them is bombing such countries as Pakistan and Afghanistan but their main aim is dominating the countries. Ayatollah Khamenei warned against any dangerous plot of ethnic and religious conflicts in Indonesia, Egypt, and Libya, calling for further cooperation among Muslim countries. Boediono for his part voiced pleasure with Iran’s successfully hosting the 16th NAM Summit and said there are many grounds for economic cooperation between Iran and Indonesia. He said in talks held in Tehran, Iranian and Indonesian officials agreed to further activate their private sectors and traders and find ways for more expansion of economic cooperation. He said NAM states have big capacity to play more role and have more influence in key international issues. Commenting on ethnic and religious diversity, he said Indonesian government has always been after preparing suitable ground for peaceful co-existence and integrity of ethnic groups and different religions. Boediono referred to his expertise in economy and told the Leader, “I studied your Excellency’s view on resistance economy; the viewpoints were highly interesting and genuine.” | ||
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