Meeting Between the Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Iran
Today, on 28 Mehr 1403 (October 20, 2024), Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, met with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Istanbul during his official visit to Turkey. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the third regional cooperation framework summit, known as the “3+3 Regional Cooperation Group.” Key discussion points included bilateral relations, regional developments, and economic cooperation.
Main Topics of Discussion:
1. Enhancing Bilateral Relations
Both sides emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation in economic, trade, industrial, agricultural, tourism, energy, and scientific fields. Araghchi announced Iran’s readiness to activate the High Council for Bilateral Cooperation between the two countries, describing it as a significant step toward deepening mutual relations.
2. Regional and Security Developments
The meeting addressed regional security issues, particularly the situation in Syria. Araghchi referenced his recent talks in Damascus with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, stressing the importance of regional cooperation—especially between Iran and Turkey—to maintain stability and security in the region.
3. Condemnation of the Zionist Regime’s Actions
The two foreign ministers strongly condemned the Zionist regime’s aggressions in Gaza and Lebanon, calling on Islamic and regional countries to take serious action against these measures and to provide humanitarian aid to displaced civilians.
This meeting reflects both countries’ desire to deepen bilateral ties and collaborate on regional issues. Given Iran and Turkey’s pivotal roles in the region, enhanced economic and security cooperation could positively impact regional stability and development.
Additionally, their unified stance against the Zionist regime’s actions demonstrates alignment on key international and regional matters. In summary, this meeting could pave the way for more extensive and effective cooperation between Iran and Turkey in the near future.
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دیدار وزرای امور خارجه ترکیه و ایران
امروز در تاریخ ۲۸ مهر ۱۴۰۳، سید عباس عراقچی، وزیر امور خارجه جمهوری اسلامی ایران، در جریان سفر خود به ترکیه، با هاکان فیدان، وزیر امور خارجه این کشور، در استانبول دیدار و گفتوگو کرد. این دیدار در حاشیه سومین اجلاس چارچوب همکاریهای منطقهای موسوم به گروه ۳+۳ برگزار شد و محورهای اصلی آن شامل روابط دوجانبه، تحولات منطقهای و همکاریهای اقتصادی بود.
