Iran, UAE FMs discuss various political, consular issues

IRNA

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone conversation with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries in political and consular fields.

Reiterating the Iranian president’s emphasis on the development of relations on various issues with the neighboring countries, including the UAE, Amir-Abdollahian stressed the need for continuous consultation between the two capitals.

The Iranian top diplomat described Iran-UAE ties as expanding, referring to the recent visit of the UAE deputy foreign minister to Iran and the positive negotiations between the two countries, Mehr News Agency reported.

The Iranian foreign minister also invited his Emirati counterpart to visit Iran.

The UAE foreign minister, for his part, appreciated Amir-Abdollahian for establishing close and continuous relationship with the UAE, calling it a sign of the two countries' efforts to develop relations.

The two sides also discussed consular issues, as well as some issues related to the Iranian nationals.

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