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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Apr 21, 2024

Iranian South African Foreign Ministers (FMs) discuss Gaza carnage Iran’s response to Israel

The Iranian foreign minister lauded the South African government for its historic initiative to file a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the Zionist regime for committing genocide

Foreign Minister of South Africa Naledi Pandor, in a phone call with her Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian who is in New York, discussed the latest developments in the two country’s bilateral ties and the situation in West Asia, especially following Iran’s legitimate response to the Zionist regime’s recent military attack…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Apr 20, 2024

Iran Foreign Minister (FM) meets Algeria counterpart in New York

The top Algerian diplomat also appreciated the role of the Iranian president in the summit of OPEC gas producing countries and their political consultations

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Ataf as he continued his diplomatic consultations in New York. In the meeting Amirabdollahian and Ataf discussed the latest regional and international developments as well as bilateral relations. Amirabdollahian thanked Algeria for its warm hospitality toward Iran’s president during…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation | Apr 14, 2024

South Africa concerned at possible escalation of hostilities in the Middle East

South Africa emphasises that all parties must exercise the utmost restraint and avoid any act that would escalate tensions in a particularly fragile region

The Government of South Africa is gravely concerned at developments in the Middle East following the retaliatory action by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Israel following Israel’s attacks on Iran’s Embassy in Damascus, Syria, on 1 April 2024. As the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres has stated,…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Apr 10, 2024

Iranian Tanzanian Foreign Ministers talk diplomacy urge expansion of ties

Amirabdollahian emphasized expanding relations and interactions between the two countries in all fields and holding a meeting of the Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, had a telephone conversation with his Tanzanian counterpart, Yusuf Makamba, on Tuesday evening. In this telephone conversation, while congratulating the top Tanzanian diplomat on Eid al-Fitr, Amirabdollahian emphasized expanding relations and interactions between the two countries in all fields and holding a meeting of the…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Apr 10, 2024

Iran’s new envoy to Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) meets Foreign Minister (FM) Amirabdollahian before departure for mission

Iran’s newly-designated ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Amir Hosseini met with the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on the eve of the departure to his diplomatic mission on Tuesday. Hosseini gave a report on his mission, the upcoming plans for the further promotion and enhancement of ties…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation | Apr 03, 2024

South Africa condemns the attack on the consular section building of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Syrian Arab Republic on 1 April 2024

The South African Government views any attack on a diplomatic or consular establishment as a flagrant violation of international law that offers protection to diplomatic as well as consular representatives in a host state

The South African Government wishes to convey its condolences to the families of the victims as well as the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the attack on the consular section building of its Embassy in Damascus, the Syrian Arab Republic. The South African Government views…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Apr 01, 2024

Iranian Egyptian Foreign Ministers hold phone talk discuss diplomacy Gaza

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry discussed bilateral relations regional and Palestinian issues in a phone call this Sunday evening

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry discussed bilateral relations, regional, and Palestinian issues in a phone call this Sunday evening. During the talks, the two top diplomats reviewed the positive developments in recent months in bilateral relations and discussed ways to develop ties based on…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Feb 16, 2024

Iranian Algerian Foreign Ministers (FMs) discuss Israeli war on Gaza

They emphasized the need for an immediate and effective action by the international community to halt the killing of Palestinian civilians, especially women and children

Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, and his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf discussed the latest state of bilateral relations, as well as developments in Palestine and the region during a telephone call. Both sides strongly condemned the ongoing crimes of the Zionist regime against the defenseless people of Gaza and the…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Feb 06, 2024

Iran Sudan optimistic about new chapter in ties

The presence of the Sudanese delegation in Tehran shows the high-ranking Sudanese officials’ serious determination to bolster and improve the ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with his Sudanese counterpart Ali al-Sadiq Ali in the Iranian capital on Monday and stressed on opening of a new chapter in stepping up and expanding ties between Tehran and Khartoum. Referring to the highlights and agreements in a meeting between the presidents of…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Feb 03, 2024

Iran Foreign Minister talks Gaza bilateral ties with Egyptian counterpart

The two sides emphasized the necessity of continuing diplomatic activities to immediately stop the Zionist regime's crimes against the oppressed Palestinian people

Hossein Amirabdollahian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Sameh Shoukry Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt discussed bilateral relations and regional developments with a focus on the Gaza war in a telephone call on Thursday night. In this conversation, the two…