Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): After his meetings in Ankara yesterday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi posted a message on the X social network, writing: The Islamic Republic of Iran is always ready to interact and cooperate with regional countries in order to maintain peace and stability in the region and protect it from illegal aggression.
Referring to the meeting and talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, he added: The talks on bilateral relations between Iran and Turkey, as well as regional issues of common concern, have always been useful and constructive.
Araqchi also emphasized that Iran has never sought to obtain nuclear weapons and is ready to enter into a fair and just nuclear agreement; An agreement that, while guaranteeing "no nuclear weapons," effectively lifts sanctions and secures the legitimate interests of the Iranian nation.
In another part of his message, the Iranian Foreign Minister appreciated Turkey's constructive role in helping to achieve regional peace and stability, and wrote that Ankara has played an important role in reducing regional tensions by presenting "beautiful efforts."
This meeting was held in continuation of Iran's intensive diplomatic consultations with neighboring and regional countries. Earlier, Araqchi had emphasized the necessity of dialogue, diplomacy, and maintaining regional stability and security in separate phone calls with the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. These consultations are taking place at a time when the political and security developments in the region have entered a sensitive stage.
According to observers, the simultaneous emphasis by Iran and Turkey on dialogue, regional cooperation, and opposition to escalating tensions indicates the efforts of two important regional actors to manage crises through diplomacy. Studies show that the role of Iran's neighboring countries, especially Türkiye, can be effective in reducing political and security pressures and facilitating the path to diplomatic agreements, including on the nuclear issue.