Araghchi made the remarks during a meeting with representatives of Tehran Province in Parliament on Monday, as part of ongoing consultations between the legislature and the Foreign Ministry on foreign policy and national security issues.
During the meeting, the foreign minister outlined the latest regional and international developments and briefed the lawmakers on the ministry’s key measures and initiatives to safeguard Iran’s national interests.
He also elaborated on the country’s foreign policy priorities, calling for expanding relations with neighboring and regional countries and broadening economic cooperation with various nations.
Araghchi highlighted the need to maximize the potential of economic diplomacy to neutralize sanctions, as well as strengthen public and media diplomacy to explain the Islamic Republic of Iran’s positions and perspectives.
The representatives also raised their views and concerns regarding various foreign policy issues and questioned the foreign minister on several related matters. Araghchi responded to their questions.
The lawmakers underscored the need to preserve national unity and cohesion and expressed support for the Foreign Ministry’s efforts to protect the country’s national interests.
They also stressed the importance of greater coordination among the branches of government and mobilizing all national capacities to counter threats and advance the objectives of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
