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Iran, Japan to Continue Consultations: Araqchi

Iran, Japan to Continue Consultations: Araqchi
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By Staff, Agencies

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi described recent talks between Tehran and Tokyo as “heavy and intensive” and said the consultations will continue.

In remarks on Saturday, Araqchi pointed to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s recent trip to Japan saying the two countries marked the 90th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations.

He further noted that Rouhani and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met three times this year in Tehran, New York, and Tokyo.

“Very heavy and intensive talks were held last night, and bilateral, regional and international issues, as well as issues related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action [JCPOA] and US sanctions, were discussed,” Araqchi said.

The two countries agreed to continue the consultations, the Iranian deputy foreign minister went on to say.

Heading a high-ranking delegation, Rouhani paid a visit to the Japanese capital to hold talks with Abe and other senior officials of the country on issues of mutual interest.

The visit came against the backdrop of increased tensions between Iran and the US with Washington imposing new sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

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