Tehran strategic policy promoting global peace: Iran MP

'Without Iran's contribution in Syria and Iraq, the two countries today were dominated by terrorists and extremists,' Alaeddin Boroujerdi said in a meeting Monday evening with General Võ Trọng Việt, Chairman of the Council on National Defense and Security in Vietnam's Parliament.

Boroujerdi, chairman of Majlis (Parliament) National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, went on to say that Iran's military power has a defensive and deterrent nature.

Development of Iran's military might is in line with the country's deterrent policies and for maintaining regional security, he said.

Boroujerdi also described the prospect of Tehran-Hanoi cooperation as good and bright.

The Iranian senior parliamentarian added that the similar stance adopted by Tehran and Hanoi on international and regional developments has prepared the ground for fostering bilateral relations between the two nations.

For his part, Võ Trọng Việt, said his country is keen to develop ties with Iran.

There should be more efforts by both sides to utilize all capacities they have to boost friendly and bilateral cooperation in all areas, he said.

Vietnam welcomes presence of the Iranian investors in the country, he added.

The Vietnamese lawmaker also said that relations between Hanoi and Tehran will ensure peace and security in the region as well as Asia.

Boroujerdi leading a parliamentary delegation is on a four-day visit to Vietnam.

His visit to Hanoi is taking place at the invitation of the Vietnamese head of Iran-Vietnam parliamentary-friendship group.

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