VP Zarif’s Davos Visit: No Agenda for Key Talks, Says Official
In a recent statement, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for consular and parliamentary affairs clarified the role of Vice-President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad-Javad Zarif, in international negotiations. This highlights how foreign policy decisions are primarily made by higher authorities within the Iranian decision-making system.
Vahid Jalalzadeh responded to inquiries from a parliamentary reporter regarding suspicions surrounding Zarif’s negotiation plans. He emphasized that Zarif’s participation in the Davos summit was based on an official invitation from the World Economic Forum and coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Key points regarding Zarif’s participation in the summit include:
- Zarif attended the summit as an expert in international relations.
- He represented Iran as the custodian of strategic affairs and a member of the presidential think tank.
- All of his meetings were organized with the suggestion and coordination of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Switzerland.
- He was accompanied by Iran’s deputy foreign minister of economic diplomacy and Iran’s ambassador during the meetings in Bern.
This information underscores the structured approach Iran takes in foreign diplomacy, ensuring that significant foreign policy matters are addressed by top officials within the government.
