Iran’s FM Urges Dialogue among Regional States to Deal with Challenges
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Lebanon on an official visit, renewed Tehran’s call for dialogue and cooperation among regional countries for dealing with common challenges.
Zarif on Tuesday started his second tour of regional countries after the conclusion of nuclear talks between Tehran and world powers.
"I call on Muslim countries in the region to respond positively to Iran’s invitation to dialogue and cooperation for guaranteeing the interests of regional states and nations,” Zarif said upon his arrival in the Lebanese capital of Beirut on the first leg of his regional tour.
The Iranian minister said he would exchange views with senior Lebanese officials on regional peace and security and ways to improve Tehran-Beirut cooperation.
As regards developments in Lebanon, Zarif said that “coexistence among Lebanese groups and tribes and the country’s resistance against aggression, extremism and terrorism” can set an example for other regional states to follow.
Elsewhere, Zarif said conclusion of Iran nuclear talks in Vienna created a historic opportunity for the countries in the Middle East region to repel dangerous threats such as the Israeli regime and terrorism.
He further noted that the Israeli regime's plot against Iran's nuclear agreement has remained futile.