Ismail Hanyieh Meets With Iran's FM

Tehran, Feb 12, IRNA – Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, in meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Hanyieh here on Saturday, said that Iran is ready to help the development of Palestine. According to Foreign Ministry Media Department, Salehi and Hanyieh reviewed regional developments, particularly those of Palestine in the meeting. Stressing the importance of unity between Palestinian groups, Salehi underlined the necessity of adhering to basic principles as the secret behind the victory against the Zionist regime. Referring to the developments caused by the Islamic Awakening and the growing weakening of the US and the Zionist regime, Salehi told his Palestinian visitor that Islamic Resistance and popular support for it is now stronger than the past. For his part, Hanyieh called the presence of millions of Iranians in the rallies of 33rd anniversary of Islamic Revolution ‘glorious’ and said the progress of Iranian nation in different fields strengthens the position of resistance in the Muslim world. Expounding on the latest developments in Palestine, Hanyieh stressed that Hamas Movement adheres to the principles and ideals of the resistance and for now, believes that unity among Palestinians is the key to success. He also appreciated the Islamic Republic for its generous help to Palestine resistance especially during the 22-day war against the Zionist regime./end