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Ahmadinejad heads to Latin America

Article published on the 2009-11-24 Latest update 2009-11-25 09:49 TU

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Brazil(Photo: Reuters)

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Brazil
(Photo: Reuters)

Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Brazil on the second leg of a five nation tour  The president aims to boost ties with the region's largest economy which is also a rare supporter of Tehran’s nuclear programme. His trip will also take in Venezuela, Bolivia and the west African country of Senegal. Gambia was the first stop on his trip.

Before leaving Teheran on Sunday, Amadinejad declared that countires like Iran, Brazil, Venezuela, Gambia and Senegal have the ability to restore a new world order.

He was greeted in Rio de Janeiro by 1,000 members of Jewish, anti-racist and gay rights groups protesting against his past attacks on Israel and other groups.

Iran's connections to the  US’ southern neighbours worries both Washington and Israel. It has lead to speculation that Venezuela and Bolivia might be providing uranium for Teheran's controversial nuclear programme.

Brazil has agreed to back Iran’s nuclear development plans as long as they are peaceful. South America’s biggest country is also hoping to increase its diplomatic profile by playing a mediating role in the Middle East.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who welcomed Israeli President Shimon Peres earlier this month, is against sanctions on Iran.

Israel and the US have accused Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons. A claim Iran has always denied. The Iranian President said he welcomed Brazil’s support.

“If the Brazilian people and the Iranian people are united on issues such as the Zionist regime’s cruel attack on the defenceless people of Gaza, this will show a mutual desire for peace." he said.

 


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