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Iranian, Swiss Top Diplomats Hold Talks in Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Ignazio Cassis, the head of Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), had a meeting in Tehran on Monday.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Ignazio Cassis, the head of Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), had a meeting in Tehran on Monday. During the meeting, the two sides conferred on the latest developments in bilateral relations, regional and international issues including those related to Syria, Yemen, trade ties between Tehran and Bern, the Swiss financial channel, and the JCPOA. They also exchanged views on the US' hostile policies and its sabotage of Iran's normal political and economic relations with the world. Foreign Minister Zarif expressed pleasure with hosting the Swiss top diplomat on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between Iran and Switzerland, and appreciated the European country's efforts to promote mutual ties with Iran. Zarif, at the same time, said a return to normal foreign trade is an important priority for Iran and the world. The Swiss official, in turn, highlighted historical relations between the two countries, and underlined his country's commitment to the JCPOA and expansion of ties with Iran in all aspects.
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