Iran, Algeria capable of taking common steps in ME, N. Africa

Salehi Amiri made the remarks in a Tuesday meeting with Algerian Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Mohammad Aissa.

Amiri pointed to Iran’s aim as cementing ties with Algeria, saying that both countries have common enemies.

Raising the question where Taliban, Al-Qaeda and Boko Haram come from, he said that a Western imperialist news source is broadcasting unjust propaganda.

“We believe that Algeria is on the right track in fighting terrorism,” he added.

He noted that cultural and art relations between the two countries are strong, saying that Iran and Algeria have established good relations in sanitary, industrial, and agricultural fields.

“The issue between Iran and Saudi Arabia is first related to Saudi support of terrorists and then paving the way for Western countries to be in the region,” Salehi said.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Aissa pointed to his recent trip to Saudi Arabia, saying that they are attempting to damage relations between Iran and Algeria.

Salehi-Amiri left Iran for Algeria and Tunisia on Monday to sign documents on cultural and art cooperation.

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