The Iranian president and President of the European Council Charles Michel held a telephone conversation on Sunday.
Pointing to the European Council’s willingness to resume talks with Iran on the revival of the JCPOA, Pezeshkian insisted on mutual confidence and interests as prerequisites to a possible deal.
“If the two sides fulfill all their obligations and build confidence, they can discuss other issues (of common interests) in addition to the revival of the nuclear agreement,” the Iranian president said, Press TV reported.
He further noted that the double standard policies of the United States and some European countries have further emboldened the Israeli regime to commit more heinous crimes in Gaza and across the region.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always supported peace, tranquility and stability across the world and for all nations and believes that any trend in any part of the world that endangers these values should be stopped,” Pezeshkian added.
He noted that the US policies on exerting pressure on countries like Iran and depriving them of all their rights and interests are in line with Washington’s goal to prevent the establishment of a new world order, warning that such moves will harm global stability and peace.
For his part, Michel said European countries are keen to promote relations with Iran.
He expressed hope that Iran and the European Union will resume effective interaction based on common interests and the removal of obstacles in the way of enhanced relations.
Pointing to the latest developments in Gaza, the president of the European Council emphasized the need to observe humanitarian rights, stop Israel’s attacks, establish a ceasefire, dispatch aid to the people of Gaza and recognize an independent Palestinian state.