Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit Turkey
Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wrote on his X account that Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Turkey on Friday for an official visit. He added that Iran is determined to continuously strengthen relations with its neighbors based on the policy of good neighborliness and shared interests.
In this context, sources at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Araghchi will meet with Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Ankara during the visit.
According to the sources, the meeting will emphasize the importance of relations between Iran and Turkey as two countries with deep historical ties and a key role in regional stability. The two sides are also expected to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, including through the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, and increasing bilateral trade volume to $30 billion.
Regional developments will also be on the agenda, including intensified pressure and threats by the United States and Israel against Iran. In this framework, the two sides are expected to stress their opposition to any military action and the need to resolve disputes through dialogue and political solutions.
Developments in Syria and Gaza will also be discussed, with both sides expected to emphasize the importance of preserving Syria’s territorial integrity and stability, countering destabilizing actions, continuing the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and opposing Israel’s destabilizing actions in the region.
According to official figures, trade volume between Iran and Turkey reached approximately $5 billion as of November 2025.
