Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

On June 17, Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, at the Iranian side’s initiative.

Iran’s Foreign Minister briefed Minister Lavrov on progress in preparing a memorandum of understanding, which is intended to formalise an end to the conflict in the Middle East and pave the way for negotiations on a comprehensive agreement between Iran and the United States.

Minister Lavrov expressed support for the understandings reached through the effective mediation efforts of Pakistan and Qatar aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region. He underscored the importance of compliance by all parties to the armed conflict, including Israel. Russia’s continued readiness to assist in efforts to resolve the Iranian crisis, drawing on its unique experience and expertise, was also reaffirmed.

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