The president made the remarks on Tuesday evening while receiving the credentials of Olivier Bangerter, the new Swiss ambassador to Tehran.
During the meeting, Pezeshkian underlined that Iran continues to stand firmly for stability, peace, and security in West Asia, emphasizing the necessity of strengthening mutual ties and expanding cooperation between Tehran and Bern.
He praised Switzerland’s historic role as a diplomatic bridge between Iran and the United States since the victory of the Islamic Revolution, calling on Ambassador Bangerter to convey to Washington that Iran has never sought nuclear weapons and remains committed to its principles and peaceful policies.
The president also lauded Switzerland’s constructive, neutral, and balanced stance among European nations, particularly in international affairs. He expressed appreciation for the Swiss government’s cooperation in vital sectors such as medicine and food amid the hardships created by unjust sanctions and misguided Western policies.
Condemning the Zionist regime’s brutal actions against the oppressed people of Gaza, Pezeshkian said such crimes are the main source of regional instability and are neither lawful nor humane.
For his part, Ambassador Bangerter voiced pleasure in beginning his mission in Tehran and outlined his key objectives of strengthening bilateral relations and reinforcing Switzerland’s role as a reliable communication channel between Iran and the US. He also pledged to help promote the culture, history, and hospitality of the Iranian people throughout his tenure.