Araqchi: Safeguarding Our Future from External Influences and Think Tanks
In a recent address at the Tehran Dialogue Forum, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized the importance of regional countries in shaping the future of West Asia. He urged these nations to take charge of their own developments instead of depending on external influences.
During his speech on Sunday, Araqchi articulated several key points regarding the role of regional nations:
- Self-Determination: He asserted that regional nations have the right to reclaim their self-determination and create a future based on their collective will.
- Local Solutions: “This is a future that must be shaped not in the think tanks of extra-regional powers, but in regional capitals and according to local needs, values, and realities,” he stated.
- New Language for Reality: Araqchi argued that by forging a new language to describe their circumstances, regional countries would be able to develop institutions, mechanisms, and alliances that are more sustainable and legitimate compared to those imposed from outside.
- Commitment to Cooperation: He reaffirmed Iran’s dedication to regional cooperation, declaring that the Islamic Republic of Iran will be a reliable and trustworthy partner for all nations and states in the region.
- Gaza Crisis Implications: The Minister pointed out that the ongoing Gaza crisis serves as a reminder that the fate of the region should not rely on external powers. “What is currently presented by them as the ‘regional reality’ is in fact a reflection of deeply constructed narratives and interpretations—formulated solely based on their own interests—which must be redefined and corrected from within the region itself,” he added.
Araqchi’s remarks underscore the critical need for regional empowerment and collaboration in addressing the unique challenges faced by West Asia.
