During the telephone conversation, the two top diplomats exchanged views on a number of issues, including bilateral relations, the latest regional and international developments, and issues of mutual interest.
Mr. Araguchi congratulated Mr. Motegi on his reappointment as Japan’s Foreign Minister and expressed his hope that the close and constructive cooperation between the two countries will further expand in the new era.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Iran’s top diplomat reviewed the latest developments related to Iran’s nuclear program and the actions taken by the United States and three European countries regarding it, stressing that it was the United States that unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the JCPOA, in 2018, and that it needed to earn Iran’s trust and return to diplomacy.
Japan’s Foreign Minister emphasized Tokyo’s commitment to playing an important and constructive role in strengthening peace and stability in the West Asia region and welcomed political efforts towards resolving regional and international issues.
Mr. Araghchi and Mr. Motegi also reviewed the latest bilateral cooperation, consular and humanitarian issues between the two countries, and stressed the need to continue regular consultations with the aim of strengthening the traditional and friendly relations between Tehran and Tokyo.
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