Iranian Foreign Minister met with his South African counterpart on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, on Friday.
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During the meeting, Seyed Abbas Araghchi thanked for the constructive and positive positions of the South African government regarding the 40-day imposed US-Israeli war of aggression against the Iranian nation.
Discussing the developments related to the war and the ceasefire, Araghchi noted, “In the middle of talks, Iran was attacked, and the opposing side declared its goal as the unconditional surrender of the Islamic Republic of Iran. However, none of their objectives were achieved. By the second week of the war, they were compelled to request a ceasefire.”
He also referred to South Africa’s positions in support of the Palestinian people, asserting, “Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands in Gaza and thousands in Lebanon and other parts of the region, and he continues to seek to drag the region into a new war.”
For his part, Lamola highlighted the long-standing and good relations between the two countries, expressing hope for the return of peace and stability to the region.
He underscored South Africa’s firm support for the diplomatic path to resolve international issues and disputes, especially in West Asia.
