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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi recently highlighted the potential for economic collaboration between Iran and African nations during a ceremony in Tehran marking Africa Day. He emphasized the benefits of cooperation through free trade zones and praised Africa’s progress, particularly the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Araqchi noted Africa’s youthful population and rich diversity, while paying tribute to influential African leaders. He reiterated Iran’s commitment to enhancing relations across various sectors, including politics, economics, and technology, and expressed optimism for future bilateral ties, aiming to leverage Africa’s resources and Iran’s technology for mutual benefit.
Tehran and Beijing are strengthening their partnership, as highlighted by a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun. He emphasized the 54-year diplomatic relationship founded on traditional friendship, mutual respect, trust, and support. Both nations aim to enhance their bilateral ties, contributing to regional and global stability. In a related move, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, announced that Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will travel to China, further solidifying diplomatic relations between the two countries. This visit signifies ongoing collaboration and commitment to mutual interests and peace.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Vahid Jalalzadeh, clarified the role of Vice-President Mohammad-Javad Zarif in international negotiations, emphasizing that foreign policy is mainly determined by higher authorities. Responding to concerns about Zarif’s plans, Jalalzadeh confirmed that Zarif attended the Davos summit at the World Economic Forum’s invitation, representing Iran as an expert in international relations. His meetings were coordinated by the Iranian Embassy in Switzerland, and he was accompanied by Iran’s deputy foreign minister of economic diplomacy and the ambassador. This reflects Iran’s organized approach to foreign diplomacy, ensuring top officials handle significant policy matters.
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on Yemeni ports, characterizing them as warmongering and a violation of international law. He emphasized that these attacks exacerbate Yemen’s humanitarian crisis and amount to war crimes. Baqaei accused the U.S., Britain, and other Western nations of complicity in Israeli aggression, asserting that their support emboldens such actions against vulnerable populations, including Palestinians and Yemenis. He criticized the U.N. Security Council for its inaction, urging the Islamic world to unite against Israeli expansionism to ensure regional and global peace.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei condemned a drone attack on the Saudi Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, which killed at least 70 people and injured 19. He expressed grave concern over the targeting of civilians and infrastructure, underscoring the need for adherence to humanitarian laws. Baghaei called for an immediate halt to hostilities and a political resolution to the ongoing crisis. The attack on this critical medical facility, one of the few operational hospitals in the area, occurred amidst ongoing violence between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces since April 2023, worsening the humanitarian situation.