Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossien Amir-Abdollahian
9 January 2024 19:44
10-09-01-2024
On January 9, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossien Amir-Abdollahian, initiated by the Iranian side.
Sergey Lavrov extended his sincere condolences over the tragic deaths of people who had gathered to honour the memory of General Qasem Soleimani in Kerman, Iran, in a terrorist attack. The two ministers reaffirmed the shared determination to further coordinate efforts in countering international terrorism.
There was a confidential exchange of views concerning the Middle East and international issues of mutual interest, including the situation in and around the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea.
The importance of enhancing political dialogue and practical cooperation now, in line with the agreements reached by the two countries' leaders, was underscored.
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