Danish FM Praises Iran’s Role in Countering Terrorism

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Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard on Monday praised Iran's positive role in countering terrorism in the region and renewed call for international efforts to uproot the ominous phenomenon.

In a meeting with Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council [SNSC] Ali Shamkhani in the Iranian capital Tehran, Lidegaard said Iran has always played an influential role in fighting terrorism in the region.

"In addition to effective military actions, it is necessary to block terrorist groups' access to financial resources, equipment, facilities, and manpower through international cooperation," Lidegaard said.

Additionally, Lidegaard called for regional and international cooperation to eradicate terrorism and warned that inaction can result in unpredictable repercussions for international security and stability.

On his part, Shamkhani described terrorism as a growing threat to international stability and security and said fight against terrorism should not be politicized.

"Any action in the campaign against terrorism should be sincere, genuine, based on regional potentials and cooperation, should not violate the sovereignty of countries and should be devoid of hegemonic political and security objectives," the Iranian official said.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran has always been the standard-bearer of the fight against terrorism and is currently playing the most effective role in the fight against this sinister phenomenon through backing the oppressed people of Iraq [against the so-called "Daesh" (ISIL) terrorists]," he added.

Daesh-led militants launched a major offensive in June, overrunning Iraq's second city Mosul and then sweeping through many parts of the country.

The group also holds significant territory in neighboring Syria, and has declared a cross-border so-called "caliphate."

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team