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Iran’s UN envoy stresses strengthening of Non-Aligned Movement

Iran Materials 17 January 2013 13:30 (UTC +04:00)
Iran’s Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaei has underlined the need to strengthen the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and boost its efficiency in the international arena, Press TV reported.
Iran’s UN envoy stresses strengthening of Non-Aligned Movement

Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaei has underlined the need to strengthen the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and boost its efficiency in the international arena, Press TV reported.

Speaking at a meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau in New York on Wednesday, Khazaei said that many distinguished countries of NAM, especially Iran, as the present chair of the movement, call for its practical reinforcement to pave the way for the implementation of its decisions.

"In this regard, working groups are expected to be formed to study the aspects and legal considerations of possible changes," he added.

The meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau was attended by the ambassadors and permanent representatives of the NAM member states.

After the meeting, Khazaei also gave a report about the recent activities of the movement.

"For the last three [to] four months, we have been able to make more than three statements at the [UN] Security Council, General Assembly and other related meetings. More than 18 official documents have been ratified," he said.

"More than five statements on important issues from terrorism to Palestinian issues, to disarmament and soon have been issued by the chair of the NAM and I would like to mention that fortunately more than 120 official letters and corresponding letters... have been issued by the NAM... after consultations with distinguished members," he added.

The Non-Aligned Movement is made up of roughly two-thirds of the member states of the UN General Assembly. The organization is considered as not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc.

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