The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation on Monday, November 17, 2025, discussing bilateral relations, regional dynamics and international issues, according to a statement released by Iran’s Foreign Ministry.
Araghchi highlighted Iran’s recent diplomatic initiatives
with regional countries aimed at safeguarding peace and stability, stressing
the need to strengthen this process with the participation of all relevant
parties. He also reiterated Iran’s “constructive and responsible approach”
toward the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), emphasizing that the
agency must adhere strictly to its technical mandate and avoid political
influence, particularly from the United States and some European members.
Lavrov welcomed the formation of regional consultation and
cooperation frameworks and said Moscow is ready to continue close coordination
with Tehran. He underscored Russia’s efforts at the United Nations to uphold
the principles of the UN Charter and reaffirmed the Palestinian people’s right
to self-determination, rejecting any action that undermines their legitimate
rights.
Both sides also discussed the upcoming IAEA Board of
Governors meeting, stressing the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program and
agreeing to coordinate positions ahead of the session. Consular issues between
the two countries were also reviewed during the call.
