Pres. Raisi says US must demonstrate determination to lift sanctions
The Iranian president Ebrahiam Raisi says the United States must prove its willingness to lift key sanctions. In order to reach an agreement, upholding the interests of the Iranian people, especially lifting sanctions, valid guarantees and closing the cases of political claims are necessary.
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The President left Tehran for Qatar at the official invitation of the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for a two-day visit to attend the 6th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit.
Upon arrival in Doha, Raisi met with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and held a joint press conference with him said the visit was taking place at the invitation of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and has two objectives.
"The first goal is to develop bilateral relations with Qatar as a friendly and brotherly neighboring country, while the second one is to participate in the GECF summit," the Iranian President pointed out.
The President then pointed to the country’s joint gas field with Qatar, stating that the two countries have considerable cooperation in this regard and should take fundamental steps to elevate the level of their business and energy ties.
Raisi added that Iran is one of the founders of the GECF and that the forum was formed on an initiative from the country, stressing that the Islamic Republic is among the three most important countries exporting gas in the world alongside Qatar and Russia.
The Iranian President also expressed hope that the trip would promote political, economic, and trade relations with regional countries, especially the Persian Gulf states.
"We agreed to seriously increase our cooperation in the fields of economy, energy, trade, investment, food security, health, and culture," he said.
Regarding Iran's cooperation with Qatar to host the FIFA World Cup, Raisi said: "Iran is ready to help Qatar host the World Cup as best as possible."
The President emphasized: The Islamic Republic of Iran seeks a change and surge in regional relations.
Raisi pointed out that the level of cooperation between the region's countries is not commensurate with the vast capacities and the Republic.
"We have proved our friendship to all countries in the region during difficult times," Raisi said.
Raisi added: "We talked about the oppressed nation of Yemen." Lifting the siege of this oppressed nation is a humanitarian obligation. The only solution to the Yemeni crisis is to stop the Yemeni aggression and the Yemeni talks.
Before leaving for Qatar, Raisi explained the details of his trip, stating: "The trip to Qatar is a step towards activating relations with the countries of the region, especially the countries around the Persian Gulf."
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Oil, and Cultural Heritage and Tourism will accompany the President on this trip.
The official welcome of the Emir of Qatar in the Amiri Diwan talks with Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the discussions of the high delegations of the two countries, and the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding are among the plans of the first day of Raisi's visit to Qatar.
The President of Iran will have a meeting with Qatari and Iranian businessmen.
On the second day of his trip, Raisi will address the 6th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit.
The summit is attended by leaders and senior officials of gas-exporting countries, and a number of them will meet with the President of Iran on the sidelines of the meeting.
