Iran, Vatican FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and the Vatican held a phone conversation in which they talked about bilateral relations and regional issues.
In the phone call on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian underlined the long-time relations and their importance in Iran’s foreign policy, saying many of the painful and inhumane disasters that are unfolding in the world are due to a lack of morality and ethics in international relations.
Amirabdollahian also referred to the desecration of the Holy Quran by someone in Sweden, calling for the Vatican’s special attention to the need to defend respect for the holy books and divine religions in the world.
Referring to the danger of terrorism in the world and condemning the terrorist acts in Afghanistan, the Iranian foreign minister said interfaith dialogue plays a key role in alleviating violence and extremism.
He also spoke of the interfaith talks between Iran and the Vatican and said Tehran is ready to sign a cooperation document between the Qom seminary and the Roman Catholic Church.
The top Iranian diplomat also outlined developments in Palestine and the brutal raid of the Zionist regime against Palestinian worshippers in Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling for an appropriate response by the followers by Abrahamic religions to such atrocities.
Amirabdollahian explained Iran’s stance on regional crises like those in Afghanistan, Yemen and Ukraine.
He underlined the need for an end to foreign interventions and for the cessation of war as well as the necessity of sending humanitarian aid to those countries.
He said focusing on a political solution will result in stability and peace, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s website reported.
The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States also reiterated the Roman Catholic Church’s commitment to have good ties with Iran on the eve of the 70th anniversary of bilateral relations.
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher expressed deep regret over the ordeal and hardships of the Yemeni people.
He also spoke of some regional and global problems including the issue of Palestine and underlined the need for respecting the sanctity of al-Quds and also the rights of the Palestinian people.
He further wished well-being and prosperity for all Iranians and Muslims around the world.
