Iran, Turkey Insist on Interaction to Address Regional Tensions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey emphasized the need for close political consultations between Tehran and Ankara to settle regional problems and prevent the spread of instability.
In a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart on Saturday evening, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed Turkey's readiness to continue political consultations with Iran in order to strengthen the bilateral relations.
He also noted that Ankara is ready to collaborate and consult with Tehran on important regional issues and international developments.
Hailing the growing ties between the two neighbors, Fidan underlined the need to strengthen political consultations about the tensions in the West Asia region.
Araqchi, for his part, stressed the need to enhance the good relations between the two countries.
He also voiced Tehran's readiness to strengthen constructive dialogue with Ankara aimed at expanding cooperation in all areas, the Foreign Ministry’s website reported.
Araqchi also referred to the deteriorating situation in the West Asia region and the terrorist actions of the Zionist regime that have escalated tensions and instability across the region.
The top Iranian diplomat emphasized the need for continued consultations among Muslim countries, particularly between Iran and Turkey, to address the problems.