RNA - "Some countries are spreading Iranophobia to justify their heavy military expenditures," Qassemi told reporters on Friday.
"During recent weeks we have witnessed that some gatherings and officials of regional and cross-regional countries have referred to the influence of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the region as an evil phenomenon to create worries and concerns among the world countries,” the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman added.
Qassemi reiterated that certainly Iran's regional influence is undisputable.
In relevant remarks on Thursday, Qassemi categorically dismissed the allegations made by the Saudi regime in a joint statement issued by Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur.
Qassemi's remarks came in reaction to the unfounded allegations mentioned in the clause 15 of a joint statement issued at the end of the visit of the Saudi King Salman to Malaysia on March 1.
"The principled policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as an effective and peaceful country, is based on mutual respect and non-interference in the affairs of other countries," the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said.
He reiterated that Iran's policy is also based on coexistence and cooperation with all neighbors and countries of the region and the world in order to strengthen stability, security and peace and a relentless fight on terrorism.
Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur “expressed serious concerns over the Iranian interference in the internal affairs of countries in the region as the Saudi king wrapped up his lavish trip to Malaysia on the first leg of a month-long Asia journey.
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