Iran FM holds phone talks with the UN chief
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian exchanged views with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the developments in the region and the world, including the latest situation in Yemen and Afghanistan, as well as the process of the Vienna talks.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian exchanged views with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the developments in the region and the world, including the latest situation in Yemen and Afghanistan, as well as the process of the Vienna talks.
In the talks, Iran's foreign minister pointed to the situation in Yemen and an escalation of attacks on civilian areas and reiterated Iran’s ongoing approach on supporting a political solution to end the war in Yemen.
Amir Abdollahian referred to the UN’s approach on terminating the blockade as well as bringing about a ceasefire and holding political talks in Yemen, calling for the secretary-general to play a more active role in efforts to lift the siege and put an end to the large-scale bombardment of civilian regions.
Iran’s foreign minister also stressed the necessity of paying special attention to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the situation of the displaced, adding, “Over the past months, the Islamic Republic of Iran has hosted about 800,000 newly-displaced people, something that demands serious international cooperation and efforts.”
Amir Abdollahian once again stressed the need for the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan and voiced the Islamic Republic’s preparedness to facilitate the dispatch of humanitarian aid by other countries and international bodies via Iran.
The Iranian foreign minister pointed to the talks in Vienna aimed at removing the sanctions, describing the process as positive and reiterating the Islamic Republic’s serious determination to reach a good agreement in the shortest time possible.
Amir Abdollahian reaffirmed the lack of trust in the White House’s rulers and emphasized the need for America and the Western side to adopt practical, tangible and verifiable measures in order to prove the possibility of achieving a lasting, reliable deal.
During the talks, Antonio Guterres, for his part, welcomed and praised the Islamic Republic of Iran’s constructive positions in support of achieving peace and ending military attacks as well as its attention to humanitarian issues and the start of political negotiations to resolve Yemen’s problems.
The UN secretary-general also stressed the necessity of continued efforts to establish an inclusive government comprised of various groups and ethnicities in Afghanistan and preparing the ground for all Afghan citizens, particularly women and children, to enjoy human rights and have access to education.
Guterres, in the end, welcomed any progress in the process of nuclear negotiations on the removal of sanctions in Vienna and said the United Nations has constantly supported the achievement of the nuclear deal and international peace with all its resources and capabilities.