Russian, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Hormuz navigation, nuclear issue
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed in a phone call the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and efforts to resolve issues surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
In a statement, the ministry said the conversation on Friday continued a detailed exchange of views on the prospects for a complete halt to hostilities and the stabilization of the military and political situation in the Middle East.
It added that the discussions followed a meeting earlier this week between Araghchi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, noting Moscow’s support for ongoing mediation efforts.
“The sides reaffirmed their readiness to make every effort to facilitate a political and diplomatic process in order to reach lasting agreements aimed at establishing long-term peace in the region,” it added.
On Monday, Araghchi travelled to Russia after visiting Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, where he held talks on ending the ongoing conflict with the US.
