Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian discussed and exchanged viewpoints on the latest regional developments and issues related to bilateral ties during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who is visiting Tehran.The Iranian foreign minister talked about the truce in Yemen and underlined Iran’s support for the continuation of ceasefire and the need for an end to the humanitarian blockade on the country. Amirabdollahian added that the Islamic Republic of Iran believes that the solution to regional problems comes from inside the region. The Iranian foreign minister also thanked Iraq for its constructive role and its help in strengthening the element of talks in regional equations as well as in the talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia. “The Islamic Republic of Iran wishes nothing but the welfare of the region and supports the reopening of [Iranian and Saudi] embassies in the capitals of the two countries,” he added. The Iranian foreign minister also touched on the commonalities between Iran and Egypt and described strengthening of bilateral ties between Tehran and Cairo as in line with the interests of the region and the Muslim world. During the meeting, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimia also highlighted the standing and role of the Islamic Republic of Iran in regional developments and in the vicinity of Iraq. The prime minister noted that Iraq is serious in expanding mutual ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran and continues to play its reassuring role in the region. Al-Kadhimi also called for an all-out expansion of relations and underlined the need for the removal of possible obstacles, stressing that he will continue his efforts to strengthen talks and regional cooperation.