Turkey Confirms talks With Araghchi on Nuclear Case

Iranian and Turkish Foreign Ministers, Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and Hakan Fidan, met on Monday on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Fidan told reporters that Iran has held talks with Europe regarding nuclear negotiations and also engaged in discussions with the United States, which are currently on hold.

He added that he had phone conversations with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and that he and his Iranian counterpart discussed the issue, taking the opportunity to assess this new agenda in light of some statements from the US.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised Turkey’s active role as the current chair of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and its steadfast support for the Palestinian people.

The top Iranian diplomat made the comments in a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of an extraordinary session of the OIC foreign ministers in Jeddah on Monday.

Araghchi also called for strengthening the collective capacities of the Islamic world to counter the Israeli regime’s expansionist plans and to defend the Palestinian cause.

The two ministers also reviewed the latest developments in the bilateral relations between Tehran and Ankara, emphasizing strategic and continuous cooperation.

They also underlined the importance of expanding collaboration in key areas, including trade, energy, transportation, border security, and regional exchanges.

Araghchi and Fidan highlighted the significance of convening the Supreme Council of Iran-Turkey Relations as a practical step to deepen bilateral ties.

They also called for the continuation of consultations and closer regional and international cooperation based on mutual respect, good neighborliness, and shared interests.