Serbian minister meets Iran's FM, praises solidarity amid tensions
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Serbia's Minister of Information and Telecommunications Boris Bratina met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran.
- Bratina expressed condolences for the deaths of Iranian leaders and citizens during alleged U.S.-Israeli aggression and praised Iran's resilience.
- Both ministers discussed bilateral relations and expressed readiness to cooperate on joint initiatives once sanctions are lifted.
Serbia's Minister of Information and Telecommunications Boris Bratina met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, where Araghchi praised Serbia's solidarity with Iran during difficult circumstances. Bratina conveyed condolences for the deaths of Iranian leaders and citizens, attributing them to alleged U.S.-Israeli military aggression.
We discussed bilateral relations between Tehran and Belgrade, emphasizing the common determination of the leaders of the two countries to strengthen ties in all areas of mutual interest.
Bratina emphasized the need for independent nations to condemn violations of international law by the United States and Israel. He also discussed bilateral relations with Araghchi, highlighting a shared commitment to strengthening ties in areas of mutual interest. The Serbian minister expressed hope for a swift return to peace and stability, stressing the importance of halting further suffering and creating conditions for dialogue.
Iran has always supported Serbia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and will continue to do so in the future.
During the meeting, the ministers also addressed the current situation in Iran and ongoing negotiations. Araghchi reiterated Iran's support for Serbia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Bratina thanked his Iranian counterpart for principled support regarding Kosovo and Metohija's status within Serbia. The Serbian government stated that discussions also included cooperation in information and communication technologies, with readiness to continue joint initiatives once sanctions are lifted.
It is of utmost importance to stop further suffering of people and create conditions for the continuation of dialogue and preservation of stability.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.