Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, met today, Saturday, in Baghdad with Sameh Shoukry, his Egyptian counterpart, to discuss various bilateral and regional issues.
Strengthening Bilateral Relations
In this meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between the two countries in the economic, political, and cultural fields. Zarif, referring to the history of relations between Iran and Egypt, stressed the need to expand cooperation in various areas, especially in economic and trade sectors. He also pointed to the existing capacities in both countries and said: "Iran and Egypt can collaborate effectively as two important players in the region."
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Regional and International Issues
In addition to bilateral issues, Zarif and Shoukry also addressed the current situation in the region and its challenges. Our Foreign Minister pointed to the necessity of solidarity among Islamic countries in the face of common challenges and urged his Egyptian counterpart to enhance cooperation in this regard. They also discussed the existing crises in Syria and Yemen and their impacts on regional security.
Zarif emphasized the importance of multilateral dialogues regarding regional issues and the need to utilize the capacities of international organizations to resolve existing crises. He expressed hope that closer cooperation between Iran and Egypt could lead to greater stability and security in the region.
This meeting took place at a time when the Middle East is facing numerous challenges, and various countries, including Iran and Egypt, can help improve the situation through cooperation. This session could mark the beginning of a new round of collaborations and dialogues that would benefit both countries and regional stability.
At the end of this meeting, both parties emphasized the continuation of negotiations and increased interactions, expressing hope that in the near future, we would witness the establishment of closer and more effective relations between the two countries.
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