Iran (IMNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi thanked the Belarusian side for hosting the talks and for its warm hospitality, noting that regular and continuous meetings over the past year reflect the dynamism of relations between the two countries. He described ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Belarus as friendly, close, and free of problems.
Araghchi pointed to recent reciprocal visits by senior officials, including the visit of the President of Belarus to Tehran and President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Belarus, describing them as a turning point in bilateral relations. He said that agreements reached during President Pezeshkian’s visit have now entered the implementation stage.
Referring to economic cooperation, Araghchi said the Iran-Belarus Joint Economic Commission, held in Tehran last week, was successful and resulted in positive steps toward expanding cooperation. He also highlighted close and constructive consultations between the two countries on regional issues, international organizations, and human rights, adding that his meeting with the President of Belarus was constructive and positive.
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Vladimirovich Ryzhenkov, for his part, said that despite the relatively short tenure of both ministers, strong bilateral relations have been established. He noted ongoing cooperation within frameworks such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), BRICS, and the United Nations.
Ryzhenkov recalled that an agreement reached two months ago in Uganda on Araghchi’s visit to Belarus had now been fulfilled. He said talks between the Iranian foreign minister and the President of Belarus were held in a positive and constructive atmosphere, during which important initiatives were discussed, providing a clear roadmap for advancing bilateral relations.
The Belarusian foreign minister said cooperation between the two countries is expanding in all areas and emphasized the importance of practical plans and measurable targets. He expressed hope that the latest talks would add new elements to cooperation, accelerate progress, and further strengthen ties, while thanking the Iranian side for its engagement.
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