Hawzah News Agency –Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian referred to Iran’s neighborhood policy and the actions taken and achievements made in this regard saying consulting with all neighbors, regarding the Vienna talks, is one of our priorities is included in the new approach.
Amir Abdollahian made the remarks addressing the First National Conference on Iran and Neighbors.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is in dire need of making operational its comparative advantages in a sustainable international arena, he said adding that the 13th government’s neighborhood policy is based on building trust, which will significantly accelerate the country's progress.
Iran is facing two major challenges in line with achieving this goal: one of these challenges is its eastern neighbor, Afghanistan, he said.
Border security is a very important issue for the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the issues was emphasized in a meeting with Taliban officials a few days ago, the top diplomat noted.
We have explicitly stated that formation of an inclusive government is very important to us, and after the formation of this government, we will work on recognizing the new government of Afghanistan and handing over the embassy.
He referred to Yemeni issues as the second challenge that Iran is facing with.
What is happening between Yemen and some of its neighbors is a Yemeni issue, and the Islamic Republic of Iran has explicitly presented and supported its four-article political plan.
Expressing concerns over the escalation of war, he said that we call on the UAE and Saudi Arabia to accept the ceasefire and holding intra-Yemeni dialogue with a constructive approach.
Amir Abdollahian supported the continuation of talks with Saudi Arabia, saying whenever the country decides to normalize relations with Iran, we support opening of the embassy and the normalization of relations.
Elsewhere in his remarks, the top diplomat pointed to the northern neighbor, Russia, saying agreement on long-term comprehensive cooperation between the two countries will be signed in the near future.
Touching upon Vienna Talks, Amir Abdollahian said the US conveys the message through various channels that it is after holding a level of negotiations with Iran.
We will not ignore this if we reach a stage in the negotiation process where reaching a good, high-guarantee agreement necessarily requires a level of dialogue with the United States.