Khatami calls for halting international terrorism

Iranian President Mohammed Khatami urged on the second day of his visit to Italy the establishment of democracy and halting terrorism.

Following a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema, Khatami stressed the necessity of finding a solution by establishing democracy on the informational level and refusing any dictatorship.

Khatami stated that the world does not want to continue violence terrorism, expressing his persuasion of what he described as the success of the new way in discussions among different cultures.

He expressed Italy's and Europe's intention on normalizing relations with Iran, mentioning that Europe will not build its relations only on joint interest yet on principles of democracy, freedom and respect for human rights.