.Foreign Ministers of Iran, France hold phone talks

Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amirabdollahian held a phone conversation with his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna, during which he drew attention to the deep-rooted cultural and historical ties between the two countries

Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amirabdollahian held a phone conversation with his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna, during which he drew attention to the deep-rooted cultural and historical ties between the two countries.
He described France’s recourse to a realistic approach toward the Islamic Republic of Iran as a positive step.
The top diplomat referred to recent comments by the French president on the policy of strategic autonomy, saying practical efforts to realize such a strategy will be an effective step in today’s changing world.
Amirabdollahian condemned the crimes of the Zionist regime in the Gaza Strip and said, “During my visit to Lebanon, I realized that the Palestinian resistance stands ready and determined to defend the rights of the Palestinian nation, and the developments in Palestine will definitely not be in the interest of the warmongering Zionist rulers.”
Commenting on Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Amirabdollahian said, “The IRGC has an unrivaled role in safeguarding national security and countering Takfiri terrorism in the region. As the guardian of the country’s security, the IRGC is our red line.”
For her part, the French Foreign Minister referred to her recent meeting with Amirabdollahian in Beijing, China, as constructive.
She expressed satisfaction with the fact that Iran pays attention to France’s desired policy of strategic autonomy and said constructive dialog is the best way to help resolve the problems. In that regard, she added, France welcomes the continuation of constructive and deep talks between the two countries.
France’s chief diplomat referred to the developments in Palestine and said her country is gravely concerned over what is unfolding in the Gaza Strip.
Paris, therefore, pursues the acceleration of efforts to decrease the tensions and stop the military conflict, she added.
Colonna expressed gratitude for Iran’s humanitarian move to free two French nationals and described it as an effective and trust-building step.
The two ministers also discussed the process of Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).