In separate congratulatory messages to Spain’s King Philip VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on the national day of the European country, the Iranian president hoped that joint efforts by Tehran and Madrid would strengthen the friendship between the two nations, help remove the obstacles, enhance the relations in all fields, and promote their international cooperation.

In the message to the king of Spain, Rouhani said Iran and Spain enjoy close and historical relations that provide a basis for friendship between the two nations and stronger bonds in future.

He also said in the message to the Spanish prime minister, “Constructive interaction and expansion of relations on the basis of mutual respect and interests with the friendly country Spain, as one of the major European Union states, has been a priority of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the past years.”

The national day of Spain, known as the Fiesta Nacional de Espana, is held on October 12 every year, commemorating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ first arrival in the Americas.

In a meeting in Moscow on Friday, Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali and his Syrian counterpart Riyad Haddad talked about ways to promote cooperation between Tehran and Damascus.

They also discussed the latest developments in Syria, the Astana Process for Syria peace, the situation in Syria’s Idlib and the east of the Euphrates, Western sanctions against Syria, and prospect of normalization of ties between a number of Arab governments and the Zionist regime.

In the meeting, the Syrian ambassador denounced the move by certain Arab states to normalize ties with Israel as a big treason, stressing that Damascus is opposed to such a normalization process.

Last month, Bahrain became the fourth Arab government to reach a deal with Israel after Egypt, Jordan and the UAE.

The recent decision from the UAE and Bahrain has drawn fierce criticism from around the Muslim world.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has denounced the United Arab Emirates for betraying the Muslim world and regional nations by establishing ties with the Israeli regime, saying the treason would not last long while such a shame will taint the UAE forever.

They submitted their credentials to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in separate meetings on Tuesday.

Iraq’s envoy, Nasir Abdul Mohsin Abdullah, expressed gratitude to Iran for supporting his country in the fight against the ISIS terrorist group, stressing the need to broaden ties between Baghdad and Tehran.

Rouhani also hailed Iraq as a friendly and brotherly nation, adding, “The Islamic Republic of Iran’s government is resolved to support peace, stability and security in Iraq.”

In the other meeting, with Oman’s new envoy Ibrahim bin Ahmad Al-Moeini, the Iranian president said the relations between Tehran and Muscat are based upon good neighborliness, fraternity and cordiality.

Calling for the promotion of bilateral trade and economic interaction, the president said the two neighbors should boost banking and financial cooperation.

In a telephone conversation with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said in April, Rouhani stressed the need for collective action by all countries in the fight against COVID-19.

The president also voiced Iran’s readiness to provide the friendly and neighboring state, Oman, with the experiences and achievements in the battle with COVID-19 and to offer whatever assistance necessary.

Rouhani on Tuesday received the credentials of several new foreign ambassadors to Tehran, including European envoys from Denmark, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Spain, and the Czech Republic.

In the meeting with Danish Ambassador Jesper Vahr, the president hailed the Scandinavian country’s support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Stressing the need for the promotion of economic and technological cooperation between Tehran and Copenhagen, Rouhani praised the inauguration of a joint medical and pharmaceutical center in Iran amid the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

In another meeting with Norway’s new ambassador, Rouhani highlighted the ample opportunities for economic and scientific cooperation between Tehran and Oslo.

Praising Norway’s support for the 2015 nuclear deal, the Iranian president said its membership in the UN Security Council provides a good opportunity to strengthen global cooperation for peace and stability in the world.

Hans Odo Motzel, Germany’s new ambassador to Tehran also met with Rouhani, who urged that the economic interaction between Tehran and Berlin should grow irrespective of the US’ illegal sanctions.

Hailing Germany’s stances against the US’ unilateralism, the Iranian chief executive said the three European parties to the JCPOA have acted “logically” in dealing with the US’ illegal and incorrect measures and attempts to re-impose the cruel sanctions against the Iranian nation and in supporting the UNSC Resolution 2231.

In another meeting with the new Portuguese ambassador Carlos Antonio Rico Da Costa Nos, Rouhani expressed Iran’s willingness for cooperation with Portugal in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

He also praised Portugal for supporting international law and multilateral agreements, particularly the JCPOA, and opposing unilateralism.

Another foreign diplomat wgo submitted his credentials to the Iranian president was the new ambassador of Spain, Luis Felipe Fernandez de la Pena.

In the meeting, Rouhani said many world countries are struggling with two viruses, namely the coronavirus and the American unilateralism, calling for unity and collective action against the two viruses.

In another meeting, new ambassador of the Czech Republic in Tehran Josef Rychtar submitted his credentials to the president.

Expressing satisfaction with Prague’s support for the Iran nuclear deal and opposition to Washington’s unilateralism, Rouhani stressed the need for the enhancement of bilateral ties without being influenced by the American sanctions.

In a message to his Turkmen counterpart Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow on Sunday, Rouhani congratulated the government and people of Turkmenistan on the anniversary of independence from the Soviet Union.

As two close neighbors, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkmenistan have maintained perfect relations based on good neighborliness ever since Turkmenistan gained independence, the president added.

“I am confident that the two countries, inspired by the rich cultures and common historical background, would continue their valuable efforts to promote the political, economic and cultural cooperation,” he stated.

The Independence Day of Turkmenistan is the main state holiday in the Central Asian country that is celebrated annually on September 27.

In the Saturday meeting with his Iraqi counterpart in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed Tehran’s backing for the political trend in, and sovereignty of Iraq, saying the Arab country’s security is important for the Islamic Republic.

Zarif touched upon the attacks carried out against Iranian diplomatic sites and highlighted the necessity of guaranteeing the dignity and security of Iranian diplomats in Iraq.

He also condemned any assaults on diplomatic places and denounced any such attacks as unacceptable. Zarif said such attacks must be stopped.

He referred to the United States’ assassination of top Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in Iraq, calling on the Iraqi government to discharge its responsibility in that regard.

The Iraqi foreign minister, in turn, underscored the strategic importance of Tehran-Baghdad ties.

He said the two sides enjoy age-old relations and a common geography as well as common economic and political interests, the Iranian government’s website reported.

He said Iraq will not allow its soil to be used for threatening neighboring countries.

As agreed in the meeting, an Iraqi technical team will travel to Iran in the coming two weeks to implement mutual agreements, including those on dredging the border river of Arvand Rud.