Portuguese Diplomat Says Support Iranian Nation’s Rights

The new Portuguese ambassador to Iran, Mario Fernando Damash Nunes submitted his credentials to the Iranian president and called for enhanced bilateral relations in areas of politics, culture, sports and academy, AVA Diplomatic reports.Portuguese diplomat expressed hope that the 27-nation EU would revisit its position on Iran, saying his respective country supports the rights of the Iranian people and their peace and security.

Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, for his part, said that the international relations need to be built on friendship and mutual respect among governments and nations.

He has reprimanded the European Union for its hostile policies against the Islamic Republic, saying the country has never sought to avenge Europe’s imposition of hardships.

It is not clear what the European countries and EU will benefit from their enmity and opposition to Iran, added Ahmadinejad.

Ahmadinejad underscored that the world needs a new order based on justice and respect that all nations would be able to participate in the global management in a constructive way.