Iran ‘openly embraces’ talks with Persian Gulf states: FM spox
Tehran (KNA) - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said Monday that Tehran welcomes talks with Persian Gulf countries.
Aksed about UAE's claim on its readiness to hold talks with Iran, Mousavi answered in his weekly presser, "if they mean talking with the Persian Gulf countries, it's a long time that Iran has expressed readiness for such talks. Iran believes that dialogue benefits all sides and it has also proposed inking non-aggression pacts. It is up to them to decide."
"Iran openly embraces talks with them despite having some differences," he highlighted.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on May 26 that he has proposed the "regional non-aggression pact" with Persian Gulf Arab countries during his three-day trip to Iraq.
During a joint press conference with Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Alhakim, Zarif said that Iran sought the best of relations with the Persian Gulf littoral countries and would welcome any proposals for dialogue and de-escalation toward that end.
Also, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that a "regional non-aggression pact" will pave the way for neighboring countries to build trust and have constructive interaction.
Source: Mehr