WANA (Sep 11) – Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Al-Nafti, reflecting on his country’s hosting of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, emphasized the shared willingness of both sides to expand cooperation and prepare for the upcoming meeting of the Iran-Tunisia Joint Committee.

 

In a post on X regarding the objectives and outcomes of Araghchi’s visit, Al-Nafti wrote: “We were pleased to host my counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on his working trip to Tunisia. During this visit, we held extensive discussions to review and strengthen our bilateral cooperation for the benefit of our two brotherly nations.”

 

He added that the two sides had explored joint cooperation in various fields and reaffirmed their mutual commitment to expanding these efforts. “We also agreed to activate the frameworks of bilateral cooperation and prepare for the upcoming session of the Iran-Tunisia Joint Committee. I welcomed Iran’s recent agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency and expressed hope that it will help ease tensions.”

 

The Tunisian Foreign Minister further noted: “We underlined the importance of continuing consultations within Islamic and UN frameworks to safeguard regional security and stability. Once again, we stressed the urgent need to halt aggression in Gaza, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians, and uphold their legitimate rights.”

On Tuesday, September 9, Araghchi traveled to Egypt and Tunisia at the head of a diplomatic delegation. In Cairo, he met with the Egyptian President and Foreign Minister and signed an agreement with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi on resuming cooperation with the Agency. Early Wednesday, Araghchi arrived in Tunis, where he was officially received by Tunisian officials. He later met with the country’s President and Foreign Minister to discuss key bilateral issues.