Publish Date: 17 January 2023 - 18:34

Tehran, IRNA – The second round of talks between the Foreign Ministers of Iran and Turkiye and the accompanying political delegations was held in Ankara, Turkiye.

Amirabdollahian and Cavusoglu held talks on the issues of mutual interests in the second round of talks.

Upon his arrival in Turkiye’s capital, the Iranian top diplomat told reporters that given the high level of relations between the two neighboring counties, follow-up of issues relating to the ties, as well as various topics, are among the subjects to be discussed on his trip to Turkiye.

Fortunately, the relations between the two countries are on the right track, he said, adding that Iran can today introduce Turkiye as one of the neighboring states that enjoys the best interactions with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Today is an opportunity for me to discuss regional issues, including West Asia, South Caucasus, and international developments, with my counterpart, as well as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Amirabdollahian said.

Before leaving for Ankara, he addressed reporters in Tehran saying that he plans to put on the agenda the developments in West Asia and the Levant during his visit to Turkiye.

He added that the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi attaches importance to neighborhood policy, as well as the Look East strategy, which seems to be of great significance in today’s world.

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