Foreign Minister reception

Tehran, Sept. 30

President Muhammed Khatami of Iran received here Sunday President Saddam Hussein’s envoy, Dr. Naji Saberi , foreign minister.

During the audience, Dr. Sabri conveyed president Hussein’s greetings to Mr. Khatami and clarified Iraq’s stance regarding the US hostile intentions against it and some other states in the region and its decision of allowing the UN inspectors to return to the country and the necessities of solidarity among Arab and Islamic states in confrontation of these Zionist fabricated intentions against Arab and Moslems.

For his part, Mr. Khatami voiced his keenness on increasing bilateral relations between the two neighboring states and Iran rejection for any threats of aggression against Iraq.

The audience was attended by Iran’s Foreign minister, Kamal Kharazi and Iraq ambassadors of both states and delegation accompanying the minister.