Iran, Neighboring Countries Discuss Regional Issues

Iranian foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in separate meetings with his Iraqi and Kuwaiti counterparts, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, exchanged views on regional issues and developments.

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Date: 17 February 2020 - 16:23

RNA - Zarif and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah on Sunday discussed the security of the region and relations with the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

Zarif and Al-Sabah reviewed bilateral relations, regional security and the latest developments in Yemen.

The diplomatic chief of Iran also met with and Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region Masrour Barzani and expressed concerns over revival of the ISIL in Iraq and Afghanistan.

During the meeting, both sides discussed issues related to Iraq, Syria, regional security and fighting terrorism.

Meanwhile, in a meeting with his Slovenian counterpart Miro Cerar, Zarif reviewed ways to develop cooperation, developments of the Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and issues related to regional security.

Earlier, Zarif held talks his Omani, Croatian, Chinese, Czech, French, and Ukrainian counterparts.

Earlier, Special aide to the Iranian parliament speaker Hossein Amir Abdollahian said the US does not have constructive behavior in the region and Afghanistan, adding that the ISIS is dominating Afghanistan and the US is supporting them in political, security and military levels.

In another meeting on Sunday, Zarif met with his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed al-Hakim and exchanged views how to probe into assassination of Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes.

During the meeting, both sides discussed security issues and fighting terrorism.

They also reviewed Iran's response to US' terrorist attack.

Meanwhile, in a meeting with Polish counterpart, Zarif also highlighted Iran's nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Europe's commitments under the deal and the regional security.

On Saturday, Zarif also met members of European Union Foreign Affairs Council.

‎ Zarif who is currently in Germany to attend Munich Security Conference held meetings with other countries' officials.

Zarif also met the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne, his Czech counterpart Tomas Petricek, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf Bin Alawi.

The 56th Munich Security Conference attended by leaders from 35 countries will continue until Sunday.