Readiness for Anti-Terror Coop. With Europe

Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli warned of the spread of terrorism in the world and said the Islamic Republic is prepared to boost cooperation with European countries, including Poland, in the fight against terrorism and narcotics. Speaking in a meeting with the visiting Polish Secretary of State and the Plenipotentiary for International Dialogue Anna Maria Anders, Rahmani-Fazli described the scourge of terrorism as a big problem facing Europe, Tasnim News Agency reported. "Previously, terror groups were operating only in some Asian countries but now the phenomenon has spread into all countries, including European states," he said. The Iranian minister said Tehran is prepared to form joint specialized committees with Poland to fight terrorism, as well as human and drug trafficking. The Polish official pointed to international efforts to combat terrorism and said the issue is very important and should be pursued by all countries.