TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) � Deputy FM Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has dubbed Iran as �the island of stability in the region�, capable of maintaining all regional countries� security.Abbas Araghchi made the remarks at the commemoration ceremony of UN's�70th anniversary�held in Tehran on Monday morning which was attended by Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Jan Kenneth Eliasson.
Araghchi pointed to the numerous issues including crises in different countries over the past 70 years and added that, �in the case of all these crises, the United Nations was able to face the challenge leading us to the current situation and era.�
�The UN was founded to set a ground for changing the view from conflict to common understanding so that different nations can express their differences,� he added.
Araghchi continued that, �over the past few weeks, the UN has tried to take part in the affected parts of the world but all these efforts must continue.�
Iran�s deputy FM further stated that, �the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been an active partner of the UN by offering positive contribution particularly with regard to the Sustainable Development Program.�
�Iran has been through a transition period in moving forward and acts as a model in the region despite many existing problems and obstacles,� he asserted.
The top-ranked diplomat stressed that, �Iran has supported the top four priorities of Sustainable Development which include health, environment, economy, and fight against drugs.�
�We managed to take effective steps in maintaining our approach towards sustainable development in the world deeming it as a good opportunity to make sure that no one is indifferent to the suffering of other human beings,� he asserted.
Araghchi stressed that, �as part of our joint task, we must prepare a new plan to defend the national and international conditions through the provision of tools at national, regional and international levels.�
Reminding that the Islamic Republic of Iran has become a reliable nation, the official deemed Iran as �the island of stability in the region� which can help maintain the security of all countries in the region.
Iran�s Deputy FM expressed hope that the foreign guests at the conference will announce Iran�s message of peace and dialogue to the whole world.