Iranian and Ukrainian FMs hold telephone conversation
In a telephone conversation between Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmitry Kuleba, the two sides discussed some issues of mutual interest.
In a telephone conversation between Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmitry Kuleba, the two sides discussed some issues of mutual interest.
During the telephone conversation, Iranian foreign minister reaffirmed Iran’s principled stance to oppose war. He also referred to the recent meeting between Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkmenistan and also his own talks with the Russian foreign minister, underlining Iran’s position regarding the need to focus on finding a political solution and avoiding war in Ukraine.
Amirabdollahian stressed Iran’s readiness to pursue a diplomatic solution and make good efforts to end the Ukraine crisis.
The Iranian foreign minister added, “We have announced from the very beginning that while noting the root cause of the crisis, we are opposed to resorting to war and do not think war is a suitable solution to problems. “
Amirabdollahian also said Iran‘s relations with Ukraine have always been based on friendship, respect and mutual interests over the past three decades and we are ready to participate in the agreement for the opening of a corridor for transportation of cereals in the Black Sea.
The Iranian foreign minister also invited his Ukrainian counterpart to visit Tehran.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba also thanked the Islamic Republic for its opposition to war. Kuleba said Ukraine is ready to receive any political assistance or support to end the crisis in his country.
Kuleba also announced Ukraine’s readiness for all-out expansion of ties with Iran including in the field of agriculture and cereals. He described the continuation of talks between Tehran and Kiev for expanding ties as constructive.
He outlined the latest conflict situation in his country and thanked Iran’s valuable efforts to end the war. Kuleba added that due to the state of war, conditions for talks with Russia are difficult.
In the end, the Ukrainian foreign minister invited Amirabdollahian to visit Kyiv.