Venezuelan Envoy: 16th NAM Summit Of Prime Importance For Iran Playing Host

Tehran, Aug 29, IRNA – Special envoy of the Venezuelan president to the Non-Aligned Movement Summit Nicolas Madero said the present NAM meeting is of prime importance since Iran is its host. He said the meeting had a historic significance since a hard working and peace loving nation is hosting it. Talking to reporters upon his arrival here Wednesday, he said the summit is very important for the world nations because it is related to such issues as peace and independence of nations. The envoy also said the 120 member states of the Non-Aligned Movement are all working towards developing independence. Saying that he is carrying the warm greetings of both his nation and government to Iranians, he said the Iranian nation has been working hard to safeguard its Islamic Revolution. He hoped the ongoing NAM meeting in Tehran would be fruitful. Asked to comment on Iran’s proposal on formation of a contact group comprising Iran, Venezuela and Egypt to solve the Syrian issue, he said first of all, big powers should understand that they have to stop meddling in the internal affairs of countries and let peace, tranquility and independence prevail the world. Madero approved of the proposal, said it will allow the regional countries to stop the interventions of alien countries. He said the proposal will also help Syria attain real peace./end