The Islamic Republic of Iran has found a new ally in the unlikest of places. The President of Brazil, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva in a statement has urged the international community to engage Iran in constructive talks and not take steps that would isolate the country even further.

Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who is on visit to Brazil, the largest nation in the South American continent, is badly in need of some well mounted support, since numerous countries have criticized the Islamist nation’s decision to reject the nuclear deal that was brokered by the United Nations. Furthermore, the ongoing military drills being conducted all across Iran have also drawn sharp criticism, especially from the United States and the United Kingdom.

Mr. da Silva has urged both Iran and the United States to exercise diplomacy and patience I resolving the differences between the two nations. Event though Brazil is a staunch supporter of Iran’s nuclear program, still it wishes to see peace and stability in the Middle East. In a statement, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva said,

“There’s no point in leaving Iran isolated. It’s important that someone sits down with Iran, talks with Iran and tries to establish some balance so that the Middle East can return to a certain sense of normalcy.”

This is not the first time, that Brazil has hosted a head of state from the Middle East. Shortly before Mr. Ahmadinejad’s visit, the President of Israel, Shimon Peres and Palestine Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas had also visited the Latin country. Later on, the Brazilian President had also offered to host a soccer tournament, that would include the national team of Brazil and a combined team of Israeli and Palestinian players.

Via Associated Press.