Iran FM, Afghan acting PM discuss mutual ties in Kabul

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi who stepped in Kabul on Sunday met with Acting Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mohammad Hasan Akhund.

News ID: 5871

Date: 26 January 2025 - 13:50

TABNAK, Jan 26: The two sides reviewed bilateral and regional issues.

This is Araqchi's first visit to Afghanistan since he was appointed as Iran's foreign minister.

A team of economic activists is accompanying the top Iranian diplomat on his visit to Kabul

Earlier on Sunday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said in an X message that the visit is in line with Iran’s neighborliness policy and serves as an opportunity to protect the interests of both countries.

The daylong visit is Araghchi's first to Afghanistan since he became foreign minister under President Masoud Pezeshkian's administration, which took office in July last year.

Representatives of various ministries as well as a trade delegation accompany the foreign minister during the trip.

In this one-day trip, which is Araghchi's first visit to Kabul, a range of issues of mutual interest will be discussed.