Iran's FM Hails Constructive Talks with Turkish Officials on Regional Stability

Araqchi noted that meetings and dialogues with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan regarding Iran-Turkey bilateral relations and regional issues of mutual interest have consistently proven useful and constructive, following his meetings on the previous day.

He shared his assessment in a post on the social media platform X.

“In our conversations, I reiterated that Iran has never sought nuclear weapons and is ready to embrace a fair and equitable nuclear deal that meets the legitimate interests of our people; this includes ensuring 'No Nuclear Weapons' and guaranteeing the lifting of sanctions,” Araqchi wrote in his post, adding: “Along with other brotherly neighbors, Türkiye has extended its good offices in pursuit of peace and stability in the region. The Islamic Republic of Iran is grateful for such efforts and welcomes them”.

He stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been prepared to engage and collaborate with neighboring countries to safeguard regional peace and stability and to protect it from unlawful aggressions.

Araqchi concluded by reaffirming that the Islamic Republic of Iran remains ever ready for interaction and cooperation with regional countries to preserve peace and stability in the region and to shield it from unlawful violations./tasnim