Iran FM meets PGCC secretary general in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi on the sidelines of the UN general Assembly summit in New York.

 

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi on the sidelines of the UN general Assembly summit in New York.

 

Amirabdollahian said he was pleased to meet with Mr. Albudaiwi and stressed the importance of expanding ties between Iran and the southern countries of the Persian Gulf.

 

He then referred to his recent trip to the Persian Gulf countries and Iran’s initiative, saying, “We proposed the formation of a forum for dialog and cooperation.” Amirabdollahian added that today, regional leaders show more interest in cooperation than talks, [and] therefore Iran’s initiative was welcomed.

 

He underlined that any differences in the region must be resolved through constructive diplomatic talks.

 

Mr. Albudaiwi also welcomed the growing trend of ties between Iran and the member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council, saying the Persian Gulf is a strategic region and fortunately, in this new environment, there is room for greater cooperation between regional countries.

 

The PGCC chief said tension in the region is harmful to all sides and that the body welcomes Iran's efforts to boost regional cooperation.

 

He added that it is necessary to step up efforts to increase dialog and present initiatives for the purpose of strengthening cooperation. 

 

In the meeting, Amirabdollahian and Albudaiwi also discussed some issues of regional interest with the aim of creating a constructive atmosphere as well as boosting cooperation proportionate to the new conditions and requirements in the region.

 

Amirabdollahian further invited the PGCC secretary general to visit Iran, which was welcomed by Albudaiwi.