TEHRAN, APRIL 18, SPA -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here today that the Iranis are willing to establish relations with all states and nations except Israel, reported Iranian news agency IRNA. Addressing a ceremony marking observance of Army Day, he stressed that establishment of friendly and broad relations with all regional and neighboring states is among Iran's main policies. Ahmadinejad said some bullying powers thought they would weaken the Iranian nation by imposing arms embargo on Iran. However, he added, the talented youth and innovative commanders of the Army succeeded in meeting the needs of the Army in all areas. "Today, the Army is enjoying modern armaments and has reached self-sufficiency in all fields," he added. A number of senior army commanders, ambassadors of foreign countries in Iran and high ranking government officials attended the ceremony in southern Tehran. -- SPA www.spa.gov.sa/442184