Strengthening ties: Iran, Japan commit to expanding relations, addressing global challenges

Iran and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral ties across various fields, including economic cooperation and regional discussions.

The remarks were passed during a meeting between Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Japan's visiting Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Hiroyuki Namazu in Tehran on Tuesday.

The Japanese official has traveled to the Iranian capital for the 33rd round of political consultations between the deputy foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic and Japan.

Throughout the meeting, Araghchi and Namazu discussed various diplomatic, economic, and regional matters.

The Iranian top diplomat highlighted the historical depth of the Iranian-Japanese relationship, focusing on the longstanding cultural and diplomatic bonds that have shaped cooperation between the countries.

He underscored the need to capitalize on these ties to promote further collaboration in vital sectors, especially in trade and economic development.

Araghchi also welcomed strengthening of consultations between the countries, particularly on regional and international matters.

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For his part, Namazu expressed his satisfaction with the productive discussions, emphasizing the enduring and friendly relations between the nations.

He reiterated the importance of maintaining continuous dialog to further deepen these ties and to exchange perspectives on pressing regional and international issues.

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Both officials agreed that the bilateral relationship had significant potential for expansion, particularly in areas such as economic and commercial cooperation.

Bilateral relations between the countries were further underscored in 2019 when former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe made a historic visit to Tehran.

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The visit, the first by a sitting Japanese premier in nearly 40 years, was part of efforts to mediate resolution of standing issues in the West Asia region.

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