President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the necessity of strengthening relationships with neighbors, including Turkey, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Persian Gulf littoral states, IRNA reports.
Speaking at an unannounced visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, President Pezeshkian said that improving relations with neighboring countries can lead to great achievements. He urged diplomats to adopt a more proactive approach in their efforts.
The president also said that the Islamic Republic will expand its relations with countries with which it has suitable interactions, especially members of the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the Eurasian Economic Union. “Iran will coordinate its actions with countries such as Russia, China, and other partners, and it will continue the process with European countries and others based on wisdom, dignity, and expediency”, he emphasized.
