Iranian, Greek FMs Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Greek counterpart Nikos Kotzias on Sunday conferred on the latest regional and international developments.
In a meeting in Athens, the two top diplomats also exchanged views on issues of mutual interests.
At the meeting, Zarif welcomed the initiative to hold ‘The Ancient Civilization Forum' in Athens, and said the move could pave the ground for further cooperation among the participating countries.
The senior Iranian diplomat arrived in Athens on Sunday morning to attend the forum, attended by representatives from nine other nations, known as descendants of the world’s ancient civilizations.
Officials from Greece, China, India, Iraq, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia have taken part in the two-day conference.
According to Greek Foreign Minister Kotzias, the purpose of the conference is to give the Ancient Civilizations Forum “an institutional character and open it up to more countries.”
