Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres hailed the constructive positions of Iran in supporting the peace process in Yemen.
In a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Guterres discussed regional and international issues, including the latest developments in Yemen and Afghanistan, as well as the Vienna talks.
The UN chief hailed the constructive positions of Iran in supporting the peace process, paying attention to humanitarian issues, and initiating political talks to resolve the crisis in Yemen, Mehr news agency reported.
For his part, Amir Abdollahian expressed Iran’s support for a political solution to end the war in Yemen.
He called on Guterres to play a greater role in ending the humanitarian siege and stopping the widespread bombing of civilian areas.
Touching upon the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Amir Abdollahian stressed the need to pay special attention to the issue, reiterating the need to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan.
“Iran has received about 800,000 new refugees from Afghanistan in the past few months, an issue that requires serious global attention and participation.”
He also expressed Iran’s readiness to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to these countries through Iran.
In this context, Guterres stressed the need to continue efforts to form an inclusive government consisting of different groups and ethnic groups in Afghanistan and to create suitable conditions for all Afghan citizens, especially women and children, to enjoy human rights and access to education.
The Iranian FM, meanwhile, referred to the latest status of sanctions removal talks in Vienna, saying, “Negotiation process is on a positive track and Iran has the serious will to reach a good agreement as soon as possible.”
At the same time, he stressed the need for practical, tangible, and verifiable action by the West and the United States to prove a lasting and credible agreement.
Source: Iranian media (edited by Al-Manar English Website)
