Iranian FM speaks with Swedish counterpart on phone following attack on Iran diplomatic mission

The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Swedish counterpart Maria Malmer Stenergard had a phone conversation on Friday and discussed bilateral and consular issues.

 

 

The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, and his Swedish counterpart, Maria Malmer Stenergard, had a phone conversation on Friday and discussed bilateral and consular issues.

 

The Iranian foreign minister condemned the attack on the Iranian embassy in Stockholm and called on the Swedish government to seriously deal with the perpetrators of the incident and take necessary measures to prevent its recurrence.

 

As for Tehran-Stockholm relations, Araghchi emphasized the need for deeper consultations to resolve misunderstandings and step up bilateral cooperation.

 

The Swedish foreign minister, stressing her country's commitment to protecting Iranian diplomatic facilities, assured that Stockholm would take the necessary measures to ensure the security of the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran