TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdollahian has highlighted the importance that Iran attaches to enhancement of relations with Hungary.
In a phone conversation with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, Amir-Abdollahian referred to the results of his Hungarian counterpart’s trip to Tehran last year and agreements reached between the two countries, saying development of relations with Hungary is a priority for the Islamic Republic.
The Iranian foreign minister hailed the growing level of economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, saying the establishment of a joint economic commission in the near future can provide a suitable platform for accelerating bilateral relations.
Elsewhere in his remarks, he underlined the need for a “political solution” to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, saying the Islamic Republic continues to enhance consultations between Russia and the former Soviet state to achieve the goal.
Stressing Iran’s principled stance of rejecting wars and sanctions, Amir-Abdollahian said, “The Islamic Republic urges focus on a political solution to resolve the crisis in Ukraine, and in this regard, continues the efforts and consultations between Moscow and Kiev to strengthen and advance the political solution to speed up the resolution of this crisis.”
The top Iranian diplomat also said Tehran helps ensure energy security and food security across the world following the war in Ukraine, adding, “We have had discussions with Russian and Ukrainian authorities in this regard.”
Szijjarto, for his part, appreciated Iran’s efforts to establish stability in the region and the world, saying, “We want peace in Ukraine and stability in the Middle East, and in this regard, we appreciate Iran’s role in establishing stability in the region and holding the Astana summit in Tehran.”
The Hungarian foreign minister added, “As a neighboring country of Ukraine and due to the potential dangers caused by the continuation of this crisis and the continuation of conflicts in this country, including a wave of refugees and illegal immigration, we demand an end to the war as soon as possible.”
Elsewhere in the phone call, Szijjarto emphasized the need to improve bilateral relations between Tehran and Budapest, saying that the Hungarian government has always supported Iran’s balanced approach in international forums and in the further development of bilateral ties.
He expressed readiness for the expansion of relations in various fields with Iran, and welcomed the establishment of a joint economic commission.
Szijjarto thanked Iran’s attention to the issue of energy security and underscored the importance of energy for Europe and the world, saying, “Iran’s stronger entry to the global energy market is in line with the interests of the world’s entire countries and nations.”