Iran warns of plots to harm Muslims

Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has warned against plots hatched by enemies to harm Muslim nations, stressing the importance of maintaining unity and resistance against arrogant powers.

Today, enemies have mobilized to inflict damage on all people, particularly Muslim nations across the world, said Ahmadinejad in a meeting with Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Monday.

He urged Muslim governments and nations to preserve their unity, adding even in case of the enemies’ absence, based on Islamic and humane teachings, Muslims are duty-bound to stand united by each other, the website of the Presidential Office reported.

The Iranian chief executive warned against enemies’ efforts to sow discord with the purpose of preventing unity and solidarity among Islamic nations.

He said that hegemonic powers are not interested in powerful and advanced Muslim countries, adding, “They have drawn up plans to weaken all regional countries.”

The Iranian president reiterated that resistance is a prerequisite for triumph and expressed confidence that Muslim countries will achieve victory against the enemies’ pressure if they stand by each other.

Ahmadinejad lauded Sudan’s support for Muslim nations, particularly the Palestinian people, despite heavy pressure exerted on the country, noting that Khartoum has always resisted against pressure and supported the ideals of Muslims.

The Sudanese president, for his part, pointed to Iran’s special role in regional developments and called for the expansion of ties with Tehran at all levels.

He said that Muslim countries are duty-bound to support the oppressed Palestinian people and help them to restore their rights.

Bashir highlighted the significance of reinforcing unity among Muslims and disclosing all plots by enemies which aim to sow discord among Muslim countries.

Ahmadinejad and Bashir also exchanged views on the latest developments in the Middle East and North Africa and emphasized that the two countries should play a leading role in the ongoing events.

President Ahmadinejad arrived in Khartoum early Monday at the head of a high-ranking delegation after he rounded up a short visit to Mauritania.

Before going to the two African countries, the Iranian president wrapped up an official visit to New York for participation in the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he lambasted the hegemonic powers for infringing on the rights of other nations.

On the sidelines of the session, Ahmadinejad held talks with senior officials, including UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, presidents of Bolivia, Comoros, Sri Lanka and Lebanon, prime ministers of Turkey, India, Saint Vincent as well as Nicaragua’s state minister.