Iran. Hungry FMs hold phone conversation

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto have held talks over bilateral ties, the Vienna talks and the Ukraine crisis over the phone.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto have held talks over bilateral ties, the Vienna talks and the Ukraine crisis over the phone.

During the phone conversation, the Iranian foreign minister congratulated the ruling Fidesz party on its victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, announcing the Islamic Republic of Iran’s readiness to expand ties with Hungary and implement the agreements of the second Joint Economic Commission of Iran and Hungary in various fields.

Amir Abdollahian also spoke about the Ukraine crisis. He said Iran opposes both war and sanctions, adding that the Islamic republic wants all countries to focus on a political approach in Ukraine.

As for the Vienna talks, the top Iranian diplomat said given Iran’s initiatives, significant progress has been made in the negotiations, but some key issues between Iran and the US remain to be resolved. Amir Abdollahian noted that Iran and the US are exchanging messages over those differences via the EU’s top negotiator.

The Iranian foreign minister underlined Iran’s seriousness about reaching a good and lasting deal if the US side acts realistically.

During the telephone conversation, the Hungarian foreign minister also invited his Iranian counterpart to visit Hungary. Peter Szijjarto underlined that his country is committed to expanding bilateral cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran within the framework of Hungary’s foreign policy.

Hungary’s top diplomat further underscored the necessity of implementing bilateral deals between Tehran and Budapest.

Peter Szijjarto also referred to the Vienna talks and expressed hope that a deal will be reached as a result of a constructive approach adopted by all parties.

He added that Iran’s constructive approach is so valuable in order to reach an agreement.
Amir Abdollahian also appreciated his Hungarian counterpart for the country’s humanitarian aid to facilitate the transfer of Iranian nationals living in Ukraine back to Iran through the Hungarian territory.