Iranian Brazilian FMs meet on sidelines of BRICS summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi who is in Rio de Janeiro Brazil to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit held talks with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira.

 

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit, held talks with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira.

Araghchi thanked Brazil for hosting the 17th BRICS Summit, describing the role of the grouping in strengthening multilateralism and the rule of law at the international level as highly significant. He underlined the importance of continuing cooperation between Iran and Brazil both bilaterally and within the framework of international organizations.

Referring to the military aggression of the Zionist regime and the US against Iran, Araghchi appreciated Brazil’s firm and principled stance on the issue and its condemnation of such acts of aggression. He stressed that the unlawful attacks by the US and the Zionist regime constituted not only a blatant violation of the UN Charter but also an unprecedented assault on the NPT and the foundations of diplomacy which have serious implications for regional peace and security.

The top Iranian diplomat said the main reason for the continuation and escalation of the Zionist regime’s warmongering is its impunity, along with the full support it receives from the US and certain European countries. Araghchi underscored the legal and moral responsibility of all governments to halt the Zionist regime’s crimes against Palestinians and its aggression against the people of the region.

The Brazilian foreign minister reaffirmed his country’s firm position on the need to condemn military aggression against the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Iran, particularly its peaceful nuclear facilities, and underlined the responsibility of the UN Security Council to uphold international peace and security.

The Iranian and Brazilian foreign ministers also reviewed bilateral relations. They agreed that the growing economic and trade ties between the two countries are satisfactory and also agreed on holding a joint economic commission in the near future.