TEHRAN - Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that Iran regards progress, stability and security in Afghanistan as its own.
He made the remarks in a meeting with his Afghan counterpart Salahuddin Rabbani in Tehran.
Referring to spread of extremism and terrorism in the region, the Iranian foreign minister emphasized on the necessity of fighting this phenomenon, IRNA reported.
Zarif said "We don't believe in good or bad terrorism and it is necessary to fight against all of extremist and Takfiri groups".
The top Iranian diplomat said the issue of security is an important issue for both Tehran and Kabul and urged the two sides’ authorities to hold constant consultation in this regard.
Rabbani pointed to the importance of Iran's southeastern port city of Chabahar for Afghanistan and said it can play an important role in prosperity and development of his country.
The Afghan official also thanked Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei for issuing permit for education of Afghan children living in Iran.
On Sunday, the Afghan foreign minister held talks with Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani.
During the meeting, Iranian speaker warned of the threat of terrorism in the region, saying Afghanistan must not turn into a haven for terrorists, Press TV reported.
“Afghanistan must not be allowed to become a backyard for terrorists and an effective campaign against terrorism in Afghanistan requires political stability,” Larijani said.
Larijani added that national unity in Afghanistan must be reinforced with the purpose of solving internal problems and foiling foreign-forged conspiracies.
The top Iranian parliamentarian said the enemies of Afghanistan seek their interests in the country’s political chaos and added, “Foreign interference has hindered Afghanistan’s growth and the development of welfare in the country.”
He emphasized that the Islamic Republic will always stand by the Afghan people and support the country's national unity government.
Rabbani praised Iran’s support for Afghanistan’s stability and unity and said despite the enemies’ moves to destabilize the country, the Afghan people and government yearn for the establishment of sustainable peace and stability.
He added that Afghanistan would never allow anyone to use its soil against a third country.
The Afghan foreign minister described as positive the campaign against terrorism in the country and added that Kabul has succeeded in improving its national security.
Rabbani arrived in Tehran on Sunday for an official visit to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on issues of common interest.(Agencies)