Araghchi: Iran ready to expand ties with European countries, especially Italy

Pars Today – Iran’s foreign minister has emphasized the Islamic Republic’s readiness to expand and deepen relations with European countries, especially Italy, based on mutual respect and common interests.

Riccardo Guariglia, Acting Deputy of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs who traveled to Tehran for the fifth round of political consultations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Italian Republic met and conferred with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday, June 8, 2025. In the meeting, Araghchi pointed to the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries in political, economic, and cultural fields and reaffirmed Iran’s willingness to broaden ties with different European countries, particularly Italy, on the basis of mutual respect and shared interests.

Guariglia also expressed satisfaction with his constructive talks with the Iranian deputy foreign minister for political affairs and reiterated his country’s interest in enhancing relations between Rome and Tehran on the basis of common and reciprocal benefits. / IRNA

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