Iran, Bulgaria Weigh Plans to Broaden Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Bulgaria discussed ways to expand relations between the two countries.
In a telephone conversation on Sunday, Foreign Minister of Bulgaria Ivan Kondov congratulated his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi on taking office.
Kondov referred to the strong relations between Bulgaria and Iran and expressed his country's readiness to advance issues on the bilateral agenda and further expand relations with Iran.
Araqchi, for his part, expressed Tehran's desire to continue political dialogue and enhance cooperation with Sofia, particularly in the economic field.
He also highlighted the dire situation in Gaza and the urgent need for humanitarian aid for Palestinians in the besieged enclave.
Araqchi emphasized that Iran supports any agreement endorsed by the Palestinians and the Hamas movement aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to the territory.
The two foreign ministers also discussed several consular issues.
