
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, in a conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, called for the continuation of negotiations to achieve peace, welcoming diplomatic efforts during the high-level week of the General Assembly.
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The conversation took place in the context of the high-level week of the UN General Assembly, where international conflicts and diplomatic initiatives were discussed.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, called for continued negotiations to achieve peace, his office reported.
According to the office, Guterres and Araqchi exchanged views on the conflict in the region, the UN Secretary General, as noted, welcomed the diplomatic efforts that were made during the high-level week of the General Assembly.
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