Iranian FM Discusses Bilateral Relations, Regional Developments with Iraqi Counterpart
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq discussed topics of mutual interest as well as regional developments during a phone conversation on Friday.
The two Foreign Ministers congratulated each other on the occasion of the Persian New Year of Nowruz, as well as the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Among other topics of mutual interest, they also addressed bilateral relations, regional developments, and the Vienna talks during their conversation.
Presenting a brief on the latest developments in Iraq, the Iraqi Foreign Minister referred his recent visit to Moscow and talk with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and also reviewed the situation in Ukraine.
While congratulating the holy month of Ramadan to his Iraqi counterpart, the Foreign Minister of Iran emphasized the importance of focusing on dialogue and a diplomatic solution to resolve the Ukraine crisis, and considered addressing the root causes of the current crisis as key to long-term peace and stability in the Eurasian region.
The representatives of neighboring Muslim countries also discussed the most recent measures achieved in bilateral relations and emphasized the importance of expediting the implementation of all previous agreements.
Fuad Hussein was also asked to visit Iran by Hossein Amirabdollahian, which was warmly welcomed by his Iraqi counterpart.