Iranian FM to Hungarian FM: Significant progress made in Vienna talks
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During a phone conversation, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Hungarian counterpart, Peter Szijjarto, talked about bilateral relations, war in Ukraine and the latest developments in the Vienna talks.
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The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a meeting with the visiting Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto in Tehran, on December 16, 2021.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reiterated Iran’s persistence in reaching a “good and sustainable agreement” via the Vienna talks if “the American side is being reasonable.”
In a telephone conversation with his Hungarian counterpart, Peter Szijjarto, Amir-Abdollahian stated that while significant progress has been made in the talks, certain issues between Tehran and Washington remain unresolved.
On his account, Szijjarto seemed optimistic that an agreement could be reached through a collaborative effort by all parties, adding that Iran’s approach during the Vienna talks is very valuable.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Amir-Abdollahian addressed the war in Ukraine and the ongoing sanctions against Moscow, stating that Iran rejects both wars and sanctions.
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The Iranian Foreign Minister has also urged for strained efforts to reach a political solution to the crisis.
He also expressed gratitude to Hungary for its humanitarian role in facilitating the return of Iranians living in Ukraine to Iran.
Amir-Abdollahian congratulated the ruling Fidesz party on its victory in the Hungarian parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, Szijjarto extended an invitation to Amir-Abdollahian to visit Hungary.
Furthermore, he emphasized his country's commitment to expanding cooperation with Iran, as well as the importance of enforcing the agreements reached between the two countries.
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