In an interview with France24 TV broadcast on Tuesday, he said Iran has always pursued friendly relations with other countris because its national interests require joint cooperation whereas Saudi Arabia is after tension.
About Iran's presence in the region as a key player including in Iraq and Syria, he said, 'When they ask for our defense assistance, we are completely ready to help them because the future of the people of Syria and Iraq and their countries should be considered.'
He said Iran has been skeptical about the Western-led coalition against terrorism in the region and added that fighting against the menace of terrorism demands good-will and a serious determination.
