Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Arrives in Russia for Consultations
Describes recent Pakistan talks as successful, discusses Strait of Hormuz coordination with Oman
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- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia for consultations on regional and bilateral issues.
- He described recent talks with Pakistan as successful and discussed Strait of Hormuz coordination with Oman, emphasizing the importance of maintaining close coordination between the two coastal states.
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TEHRAN, April 27. /TASS/. Tehran and Moscow have always held consultations on a wide range of issues, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said upon arrival in Russia. "As you see, we have always held close consultations with Russia on a wide range of issues, particularly regional ones, and also held constant bilateral talks," he said in a video posted on his Telegram channel. Additionally, the top Iranian diplomat described the latest round of talks with Pakistan as successful. "We held good consultations with our friends in Pakistan. <...> The trip was successful. We assessed the outcome of our recent [meetings] and discussed in what direction and under what conditions talks can move on," Araghchi pointed out. He also mentioned the consultations he had held in Oman. "Oman is a friendly country that is close to us; it has taken a very good stance in the war. <...> We and Oman are the two coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz so we needed to hold consultations on the matter. The safe passage of ships through the strait is an important global issue and as the two countries that control the strait, we and Oman need to maintain close coordination to ensure our mutual interests," the Iranian foreign minister added.
