Ismail Baqaei, the spokesperson of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday elaborated on the positions of the Islamic Republic regarding various international issues during his weekly press conference. This meeting, held both online and in person, provided an opportunity for journalists to pose their questions to the official.
Iran's Positions on Global Developments
At the beginning of the meeting, Baqaei referred to recent developments in the world and stated: "The Islamic Republic always emphasizes its principles in foreign policy and strives to achieve national interests in various diplomatic and economic fields." He also pointed to the challenges facing the country in the international arena and stressed the importance of active diplomacy in this regard.
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He continued by answering journalists' questions about Iran's relations with neighboring countries and the status of nuclear negotiations. Baqaei highlighted the importance of regional cooperation, stating: "Iran is always seeking to establish positive and constructive relations with its neighbors, and these relations can contribute to the stability and security of the region."
Nuclear Developments and Ongoing Negotiations
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in another part of his remarks, addressed the nuclear negotiations and the current status of these talks. He said: "Iran is seeking to achieve a fair and sustainable agreement and has never sought to surrender to external pressures." Baqaei emphasized that any agreement must be based on mutual respect and Iran's national interests.
He also responded to journalists' questions about new approaches that may arise in the negotiations and expressed hope that the opposing parties would return to the negotiating table in good faith. He stressed that diplomacy should be based on honesty and mutual trust.
At the end of the meeting, Baqaei answered numerous questions from journalists regarding the human rights situation in Iran and human rights violations in other countries, stating: "Iran has always emphasized human rights and is seeking reforms in this area. We urge all international organizations to pay attention to human rights issues in other countries as well."
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also addressed questions about humanitarian crises in the region and Iran's role in helping to resolve these crises. He stated: "Iran has always stood by oppressed nations and will continue to provide assistance to them."
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