The president of the Islamic Republic of Iran made the comment in a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Togo Kofi Assa, further reiterating that the human rights issue has become a tool in the hands of the big, hegemonic powers at the service of their exertion of hegemony over oppressed nations.



President Ahmadinejad added, "A united front needs to be established to confront the expansionist tendency of the global oppression system, which is fortunately experiencing a weak point of its existence today."

The IRI president referring to the hollow and phony mottos chanted by the global oppression, said, "Those whose entire existence is based on oppression, aggressive moves, and looting the wealth of various nations cannot claim to be the standard bearers of justice around the globe."

Considering brotherhood and kindness as the only way for peaceful coexistence, advancement and well being of world nations, Ahmadinejad added, "The prerequisite for achieving those objectives is cooperation and harmony among friendly independent countries and we believe beyond he political and economic spheres, we need be armed with a humane, brotherly attitude towards one another."

The president appreciated the good stands adopted by Togo over global issues, including the observation of human rights in Iran, arguing that the bilateral ties is expanding.



He said, "The Islamic Republic of Iran's unchangeable policy is expansion of relations with the African countries, particularly with Togo, and Iran is ready for further expansion of bilateral cooperation and relations in agricultural, energy, health, and technical fields with Togo."

The Togolese Foreign Minister Kofi Assa, too, during the meeting conveyed the warm greetings of his country's president, cabinet ministers, and nation to the Iranian government and nation, adding that the his affiliated government is resolutely willing to expand comprehensive ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran.



Referring to the great achievements and advancement of Iran in various fields, Assa asked for the transfer of Iran's experience in agricultural, health, energy, academic and scientific fields to Togo.



The Togolese foreign minister meanwhile voiced Lome's support for Tehran's stands at international scenes, concluding his remarks with appreciating our country's basic policy of strengthening relations with the African countries.

Tehran, Dec 22, IRNA