TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut during high-level consultations in Tehran on Sunday emphasized the Islamic Republic’s preparation to “develop and expand relations with European countries, particularly Italy, based on mutual respect and common interests.”
The statement came during a meeting with Ricardo Guariglia, executive director of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Aragut highlighted the “long-standing friendly relations” between Tehran and Rome across political, economic and cultural spheres, and the strategic importance of sustained diplomatic engagement.
Guarilia delivered a greeting from Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, affirming Italy’s commitment to “deepen relationships based on shared interests.”
Araguchi emphasized that regular political dialogues “play an important and effective role in promoting a better understanding of both sides,” adding that such efforts will contribute to “regional and global stability.” Guarilia explained that the debate signalled mutual priorities as “fruitful and constructive.”
Minister of Politics and Foreign Affairs, Majid Tak Ravanci met Guariguria prior to Aragci’s meeting with Italian officials before discussing bilateral cooperation in trade, culture, consular issues and regional stability.
Both sides detailed their position on international issues, including ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States.
The conference reaffirmed its historically resilient partnership. Italy has long been Iran’s largest European Union trading partner, with pre-finance commerce over 7 billion euros per year.
Recent diplomatic milestones include Rome hosting a pivotal round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. This is a role promoted by Italy’s balanced diplomatic channels.
The cultural ties fixed in the 1958 Treaty of Cooperation continue to flourish. Tourism collaboration is expanding, with Iran’s enhanced plans to participate in the Italian TTG Tourism Expo showing its cultural heritage for Italian travelers.
The consultation ended with both delegations agreeing to accelerate follow-up on key economic and consular initiatives.