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Iran Foreign Minister: US Must Change Policy to Improve Ties
October 2, 2008
Manouchehr Mottaki foreign minister, Iran
Frank G. Wisner vice chairman, external affairs, American International Group

The Iran Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki invites the future US administration to reach out to the Middle East and accept his country’s nuclear program. Ambassador Frank G. Wisner, Vice Chairman of External Affairs at the American International Group moderates this conversation with the Iran Foreign Minister on finding a new approach to their troubled relationship. Mr. Mottaki discusses his belief that the new president must improve foreign policy, including in the Middle East. This event was held at the Asia Society.

Politics & Public Affairs
better understanding | dictatorships | Foreign Policy | Iran | terrorist | theocracy | US-Iran Relations | Law & Criminal Justice | Middle Eastern | North American
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