Araqchi Highlights Foreign Ministry’s Crucial Role in Boosting Foreign Trade
In a recent discussion on provincial diplomacy, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi highlighted the significance of enhancing Iran’s foreign economic relations. This meeting, held in Shiraz, brought together key diplomatic figures to explore strategies for strengthening ties with neighboring Persian Gulf countries.
On Thursday, during a conference on provincial economic diplomacy, Araqchi met with Iranian ambassadors from various Gulf nations. The event was attended by:
- Provincial officials
- Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, Rasoul Mohajer
- Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Iranian Expatriates Affairs, Vahid Jalalzadeh
- Ambassadors to Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, the U.A.E., and Kuwait
During the meeting, ambassadors provided updates on:
- The latest regional developments
- Bilateral relations between Iran and their respective host countries
Araqchi urged the ambassadors to:
- Enhance communication with provincial officials
- Engage with chambers of commerce
- Collaborate with free trade zones in southern provinces
He emphasized the need to address existing challenges to further strengthen and deepen Iran’s diplomatic and economic ties with Persian Gulf nations. Moreover, he reaffirmed the Foreign Ministry’s critical role in regulating and facilitating Iran’s foreign economic relations.
