Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian affirmed that Iran is ready to help the international community to cope with the ongoing energy crisis and counter threats related to food insecurity.

In a speech at the 20th Session of the Council of Ministers of D-8, the Iranian Foreign Minister stressed that "Economic Diplomacy and deepening ties with neighboring and Muslim countries are two of the priorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Policy."

Amir-Abdollahian affirmed that Iran has always "supported the collective efforts made by developing countries to fulfill the creation of an efficient international economic system as well as the achievement of economic development and growth, people’s welfare and wellbeing."

The Foreign Minister indicated that "Iran is prepared to place all its political, economic and cultural capacities and capabilities at the disposal of the economic growth as well as the development welfare, and progress of the shared values."

The top Iranian diplomat highlighted that despite "unlawful and unilateral economic measures by the United States as well as the imposition of sanctions, the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved significant achievements and great breakthroughs in different areas, relying upon its indigenous resolve and might."  

Amir-Abdollahian concluded by saying that "Iran tries to foster national and regional peace, stability and development by engaging with its neighbors and other regional countries."

Consisting of Bangladesh, Egypt, Nigeria, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Turkey, the D-8 group aims to improve the positions of developing countries in the global economy, diversify and create new opportunities in trade relations, and enhance participation in decision-making at the international level.

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