Nicaraguan Minister Stresses Worldwide Support for Iran's Stances http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9006300172

Nicaragua's minister of state lauded the Islamic Republic of Iran for its anti-imperialism stances, and said Tehran's positions are strongly supported by the different world nations. Speaking in a meeting with Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on the sidelines of the 66th UN General Assembly meeting in New York, the Nicaraguan minister admired Ahmadinejad's strong stand against the world imperialist powers, and said different countries from across the globe fully support Iran's positions.

"Today a large number of countries support the firm stances of the Islamic Republic of Iran on international issues 100 percent," the Nicaraguan minister said.He said nations' conscience has been awakened against the imperialist powers and the victory of anti-imperialist presidents in Latin America is an indication of the same fact. The Nicaraguan official reiterated that Iran and the Latin American states can play very influential and useful roles in global developments. Many world countries have voiced their supports for Iran's positions against the imperialist powers.

Cuban President Raul Castro earlier this month lauded Iran's campaign against imperialism, and called for the promotion of ties and cooperation between Tehran and Havana. Speaking in a meeting with Iran's visiting First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi, Castro said that the promotion of Iran-Cuba relations would pave the grounds for their progress and their campaign against global arrogance. Referring to Iran's pioneering role in fighting the arrogant powers, the Cuban president said that expansion of ties between Cuba and Iran can play an influential role in consolidating alliance among the nations fighting against the colonialist powers.