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President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's media advisor, Ali Akbar Javanfekr, said:
Tehran's summit "will show that this unipolar world is filled with justice-seeking countries, like the members of the NAM."
Lawmaker Gholam Reza Mesbahi Moghaddam added that Washington "failed in its goal of isolating the Islamic republic from the rest of the world."
"Iran is providing answers to the world's questions," non-aligned nations need to hear. Ahead of the summit, security is enhanced. Syria's Bashar al-Assad has pressing domestic problems. He's unable to attend.
On August 15, Press TV reported that India's ambassador to Iran, DP Srivastava said New Delhi will send Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Foreign Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna.
Noting that the summit comes at "a critical juncture when the world and region are experiencing various developments and suffering from many problems," the conference provides "a favorable opportunity for useful consultations and offering suitable solution to regional and global issues."
He added that India remains committed to NAM principles.
Press TV said Ban is expected to attend. Perhaps he'll announce his intentions one way or another shortly.
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