Araghchi: The goal of the new Iranian administration is to counteract unlawful sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has tasked the government with a specific mission.
Araghchi, who previously served as a nuclear negotiator, expressed his views during a television interview on Friday. This came just two days after he secured a vote of confidence from the parliament, officially becoming the new foreign minister of Iran.
“Our approach to foreign policy will be proactive rather than passive. We aim to actively participate in international forums. If a new global order is emerging, we cannot afford to be passive. It is essential for us to advocate for our own interests, as well as those of our region and the broader Islamic world,” stated the foreign minister.
Araghchi stated that Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, underscored two primary objectives: “The initial objective is to neutralize the sanctions, a mandate for the entire government. Our foremost aim is to mitigate the sanctions and their effects on the populace.”
The new Iranian foreign minister stated, “Our foremost priority is attending to our neighboring countries. Following that, we aim to extend our diplomatic efforts to Africa and East Asia. Lastly, we will focus on nations that have supported Iran during challenging times.”
During a phone conversation on Thursday with Josep Borrell, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Araghchi also discussed perspectives on the ongoing talks aimed at lifting sanctions on Iran.
Previously, Araghchi expressed Iran’s readiness to de-escalate tensions with the United States and reestablish connections with European nations, on the condition that they cease their adversarial actions against the Islamic Republic.
He stated that a key move to lifting sanctions on Iran’s economy and restoring its international trade would involve the Foreign Ministry working to ease tensions with Washington and mend relations with European countries, provided they drop their “hostile approach.” This effort is part of a broader goal to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement and remove the existing bans.
