Muscat, Feb. 16 -- Iran's Foriegn Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday urged for enhanced cooperation among the regional nations around the Indian Ocean, cautioning against the threat of external global powers to "determine" their future.

Addressing the Indian Ocean Conference in Oman, Araghchi emphasised that Iran is committed to multilateralism and economic and security cooperation in the region, citing its membership in Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).

"No country can single-handedly advance on its path to economic development. Regional cooperation is key to shared progress. Through its membership in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), Iran ...