Iranian Deputy FM Highlights Importance of Strengthening Ties with Egypt

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister (FM) Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of continuing consultations with Egypt to expand bilateral relations and promote peace and stability in the region.

His remarks came during a meeting with Mojtaba Ferdosipour, the newly appointed head of the Iranian Interests Section in Cairo.

According to Iran's Mehr News Agency on Sunday, Ferdosipour held talks with Araghchi on Saturday night before departing for Cairo. 

During the meeting, Ferdosipour presented a report on the current state of relations between Tehran and Cairo, along with a proposed plan to enhance bilateral ties in areas of mutual interest.

Araghchi expressed satisfaction with the growing frequency of contacts and meetings between Iranian and Egyptian officials.

Ferdosipour previously served as Iran’s chargé d’affaires in both Jordan and Lebanon and was also the head of the Center for Persian Gulf and Middle East Studies at the Institute for Political and International Studies.