Abbas Araqchi Contacted the Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army and the Turkish Foreign Minister

Abbas Araqchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, on Monday, October 2, 2023, during his trip to Beijing, made two separate calls with senior military and political officials from Pakistan and Turkey. These calls were made to discuss and consult about recent regional developments and common issues.

Contact with the Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army

In one of these calls, Abbas Araqchi spoke with Asim Munir, the Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army. This conversation took place at a time when the two countries are strengthening their military and security cooperation. Araqchi and Munir discussed the latest security and political developments in the region and emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation in ensuring security and stability.

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Discussion with the Turkish Foreign Minister

Araqchi also contacted Hakan Fidan, the Turkish Foreign Minister. In this conversation, both sides exchanged views on regional issues and existing challenges. These calls come at a time when Iran and Turkey, as two important and influential countries in the Middle East, are always striving to improve their relations and cooperation.

Recent developments in Afghanistan and Syria, as well as political crises in the region, were among the topics discussed in these calls. Araqchi emphasized the necessity of solidarity and cooperation among regional countries to address common challenges and threats.

Consequences of Diplomatic Contacts

These calls reflect Iran's efforts to maintain diplomatic and security communications with its neighbors. Especially in a situation where tensions in the region have increased due to political and military reasons, establishing such dialogues can help strengthen stability and security.

At the end of these calls, Araqchi called for continued comprehensive cooperation and coordination among countries, especially in economic and security fields. Given Iran's geographical and political position in the region, these types of communications can play an important role in Iran's foreign policy and national security.

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