Amir-Abdollahian demands UN to put effort into ending war on Yemen
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In a phone call, the Iranian Foreign Minister discusses with UN Secretary-General several regional and international developments, mainly the war on Yemen.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Archive)
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed -- in a phone call -- regional and international developments, including the latest developments in Yemen and Afghanistan, in addition to the Vienna Talks.
During the phone call, Amir-Abdollahian touched on the situation in Yemen and the escalation of the Saudi-led coalition aggression on residential areas, reiterating Iran's support for any political solution to end the war on Yemen.
He also called on the UN to put more effort into ending the blockade and bombing civilian areas in Yemen.
The Iranian Foreign Minister also tackled the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the situation of the Afghan refugees, noting that "Iran has received about 800,000 new refugees from Afghanistan in the past few months, an issue that requires serious global attention and participation."
Amir-Abdollahian stressed the need to form a comprehensive Afghan government, underlining the Islamic Republic's readiness to facilitate sending humanitarian aid to countries through Tehran.
Regarding the Vienna Talks, the Minister pointed out that the "negotiation process is on a positive track and Iran has the serious will to reach a good agreement as soon as possible."
He affirmed the need for "practical, tangible and verifiable measures" by the West and the US to prove a lasting and reliable agreement.
Guterres praises Iran stances
For his part, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Iran's constructive stances on supporting the peace process, tackling humanitarian issues, and initiating political dialogue to end the war on Yemen.
Guterres emphasized the need to continue efforts to form an inclusive Afghan government and to create appropriate conditions for all Afghans, especially women and children, "to enjoy human rights and access to education."
The UN Secretary-General also welcomed any progress in the nuclear negotiations process in Vienna.
