Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, met with Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the last day of his trip to New York to attend the eighty-first annual session of the United Nations General Assembly. This meeting took place as Araghchi pointed out the repeated betrayals of the United States to the principles of diplomacy and emphasized the determination of the Iranian nation to stand against war crimes.
Regional Developments and International Violations
In this meeting, the Iranian Foreign Minister elaborated on the latest developments in the West Asian region and spoke about the military aggressions of the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran. He stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran, as one of the founding members of the United Nations, expects this organization and its member states to not remain indifferent to the gross violations of the UN Charter by a permanent member of the Security Council. Araghchi also emphasized the necessity of condemning the interventionist actions and illegal threats of the United States.
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Iran's Resolve in Defending National Sovereignty
In this meeting, Araghchi referred to two instances of illegal attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran amid negotiations, emphasizing Iran's resolve to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. He noted that the Iranian nation will never relent in demanding justice and holding accountable those responsible for the war crimes of the United States and the Zionist regime. He reminded that Iran has always taken a responsible approach towards international peace and security, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently utilized diplomacy to safeguard its national interests.
Araghchi further referred to the genocide and warmongering of the Zionist regime in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, reminding the responsibility of the United Nations and the Security Council to put an end to these impunities. He urged the Secretary-General of the United Nations to take necessary actions to compel the U.S. government to fulfill its commitments.
Antonio Guterres also condemned the violations of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter, especially the use of force by superpowers, and emphasized the necessity for all countries to adhere to the principles and rules of international law. He also stressed the need to use diplomacy to resolve issues.
This meeting took place at a time when relations between Iran and the United States are heavily influenced by recent developments in the region and international violations. Araghchi emphasized Iran's determination to defend its rights and continue diplomacy to ensure peace and stability in the region.
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