On December 1, 2024, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. The two sides discussed regional developments and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
According to the statement, the two diplomats exchanged views on the situation in Syria, Iraq, and security issues in the Middle East region. Both agreed to maintain close coordination between Tehran and Ankara to promote peace and stability.
The phone call took place amid escalating tensions in several regional hotspots, particularly related to Israeli attacks on Gaza and their wider impacts. Foreign Minister Araghchi emphasized the importance of cooperation among Islamic countries to prevent conflict and provide humanitarian aid.
For his part, Foreign Minister Fidan affirmed Ankara's support for diplomatic efforts and readiness to coordinate with Tehran on issues of mutual interest, including trade and energy exchanges.
