Iranian FM meets Dutch counterpart on Munich Security Conference’s sidelines

On the sidelines of the 58th Munich Security Conference, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian met with his Dutch counterpart Wopke Hoekstra to discuss the state of bilateral relations and some issues of mutual concern.

On the sidelines of the 58th Munich Security Conference, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian met with his Dutch counterpart Wopke Hoekstra to discuss the state of bilateral relations and some issues of mutual concern.
During the meeting, Amir Abdollahian stressed the need for the two countries to work to bring the views of Tehran and Amsterdam closer and to implement the agreements between the two countries to further develop and expand relations.
Amir Abdollahian explained the latest situation of the negotiations on lifting sanctions on Iran in Vienna and exchanged views with his Dutch counterpart in this regard. He underlined the position of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the need to lift all sanctions inconsistent with the nuclear deal, JCPOA, and the need to respect Iran’s red lines during the negotiations. Regarding the situation in Afghanistan and the priority of humanitarian aid and the situation of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers, the Iranian foreign minister stressed the need for the international community to fulfill its responsibilities towards the country.
Amir Abdollahian also referred to the complicated situation in Yemen and the fact that things are getting out of control there. He emphasized that the situation in Yemen is in no way in the interest of regional countries and it is necessary that all countries take responsibility and put an end to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Yemen and resolve the crisis through ending the war and military aggression and pursuing a political solution.
Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra also expressed pleasure with the meeting with Amir Abdollahian and said he hopes that he will travel to Tehran soon and exchange views and work closely with the top Iranian diplomat on the development and expansion of bilateral relations as well as issues of mutual concern in the region.
Hoekstra also expressed hope that in the Vienna talks an agreement will be reached in the shortest possible time to move to a new situation, and stressed the Netherlands' readiness to expand bilateral relations and enhance cooperation with Iran.