Khartoum , Sudan ( CNN ) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad lashed out Monday at `` the powers of arrogance , '' saying that both Sudan and Iran were subject to `` pressures '' from the West because of their political positions . `` They pressure Sudan and Iran ; why ? Because we stand against the powers of arrogance , '' Ahmadinejad said during a visit to Khartoum . Speaking to a crowd of cheering youths , students and supporters in Khartoum 's Friendship Hall , Ahmadinejad criticized Europe and the United States for what he described as the `` stealing '' of Africa 's wealth . `` They stole the riches of Africa , '' he said . `` Despite this wealth , we see poverty and deprivation . '' Ahmadinejad arrived in Khartoum Monday morning on his way back to Iran after speaking to the United Nations General Assembly in New York , and after a brief stop in Mauritania . Western delegates walked out of his speech at the U.N.after he repeatedly condemned the United States and said some countries use the Holocaust as an `` excuse to pay ransom ... to Zionists . '' `` They do n't want to see Sudan strong so they pressured it into a referendum , '' he said , in reference to the South Sudan referendum that led to the independence of South Sudan last July . `` Could there be a referendum in Europe , in the Basque ( region of Spain ) and other areas ? '' he asked . `` I am sure if there was a neutral referendum in the U.S. , some states would secede from the U.S. , '' he continued . `` The waves of consciences have started especially in the Muslim lands , '' he said , in reference to the popular revolutions that have sprung out in the Arab world . Earlier , Ahmadinejad and Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir met , along with a large team of ministers from both countries . `` We are looking for more economic cooperation with sisterly Iran , '' al-Bashir said in a meeting . `` We confirm our support for Iran 's right to develop its nuclear technology for peaceful purposes , '' he added . In a joint statement by both governments , Iran stated that it was `` ready to transfer its experience in the science and manufacturing sectors , especially technical and engineering services , to improve Sudan 's infrastructure . ''
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visits Khartoum and speaks to people . The Iranian presidents was sent home after speaking at the U.N. in New York . He tells the world that Iran and the U.S. ` ` for the riches of Africa '' Egypt 's Omar al - Bashir supports Iran 's nuclear program ` ` for peaceful purposes ''