Baku:Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has called for the expulsion of Israel from the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), citing the Israeli regime as a primary source of insecurity and instability in Asia, particularly West Asia.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Gharibabadi made these remarks during the 7th CICA Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. He highlighted Iran's stance on regional and international developments, criticizing the normalization of force and political imposition through military aggression and sanctions.

Gharibabadi condemned the military aggression Iran has faced from the United States and Israel, describing it as a violation of national sovereignty and international law. He mentioned the loss of lives, including 168 schoolchildren, and the targeting of peaceful nuclear facilities.

He accused the United States and Israel of spreading insecurity globally and urged international intervention to prevent the spread of aggression. Gharibabadi criticized Israel for its military actions, occupation of Palestinian territories, and regional tensions, emphasizing that sustainable security in Asia requires addressing these issues.

He stressed the need for accountability and enforcement of international laws to maintain the credibility of the international legal order. Gharibabadi urged an end to aggressive actions and called for legal accountability within international mechanisms.

He also emphasized Iran's commitment to self-defense and maintaining friendly relations with neighboring countries, advocating for the lifting of naval blockades and respecting Iran's sovereignty to restore regional peace and security.