The acting Foreign Minister of Iran, Ali Bagheri, held a phone call with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, to emphasize the importance of cooperation and coordination between the two countries to maintain regional stability and security.
The call highlighted the strong civilizational and cultural ties between Iran and Afghanistan, which are expected to foster closer relations and cooperation.
Bilateral Cooperation to Expand
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement following the call, which noted that the acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan expressed hope that bilateral cooperation between Tehran and Kabul would expand further in various fields.
This sentiment was echoed by Wahid Faqiri, an international relations expert, who stated that both the Taliban and the Iranians are currently trying to cooperate and avoid plotting and hostility against each other.
Afghan People to Decide Cooperation
Faqiri added that the people of Afghanistan are the main decision-makers in their country’s cooperation with neighboring and regional countries. They will not allow outside players, who have a history of destructive interventions and are responsible for current issues, to interfere in their relations.
Islamic Emirate Seeks Good Relations with Neighbors
Kamran Aman, a political analyst, emphasized that the Islamic Emirate always strives to have good relations with all countries, especially neighbors. This approach is seen as crucial for maintaining regional stability and addressing key issues affecting the region.
Regional Contact Group Meeting in Tehran
Recently, Tehran hosted a meeting of the Moscow Format Regional Contact Group on Afghanistan, where key issues concerning Afghanistan, the third Doha meeting, and other topics were discussed. This meeting demonstrated the commitment of regional countries to cooperate and find solutions to the challenges facing Afghanistan.
