The foreign minister of Iran called on the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal to avoid provocative statements and remarks as their lack of commitment to the JCPOA has stirred up distrust.
In a telephone conversation on Monday, Hossein Amirabdollahian and his German counterpart Heiko Maas discussed the latest status of bilateral ties, the Vienna talks and regional developments.
The Iranian foreign minister referred to the upcoming talks in Vienna on the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying the US is to blame for the current situation.
“The US withdrawal (from the nuclear deal) and the failure of the three European countries to fulfill their obligations have increasingly deepened mistrust. Therefore, the full removal of sanctions is a necessity,” he stressed.
Amirabdollahian also reiterated the need for the European sides to avoid the issuance of statements and comments which fuel tensions, the Foreign Ministry’s website reported.
“On the path to the talks and in media terms, using a language of force and threats is not helpful and the Islamic Republic of Iran will not give in to unfounded propaganda. Any inaccurate comment which does not comply with the facts can jeopardize ongoing efforts,” he warned.
The Iranian foreign minister also touched on the good record of cooperation between Iran and Germany in different fields and underlined the significance of expanding the relations.
Maas, for his part, said German companies are interested in cooperation with Iran and expressed hope that such cooperation is strengthened after the removal of existing problems.
Maas also said his country understands Iran’s lack of trust and will put efforts into bringing about the US return to the nuclear deal, and also helping the talks bear results.
The two sides also reviewed cooperation in the areas of industry, renewable energies, power plants, agriculture, medicine, science and technology as well as the environment and under the significance of relevant joint work.
On the current situation in Iraq, the Iranian foreign minister reiterated Tehran’s condemnation of the recent attack on the residence of the Iraqi prime minister.
The German foreign minister, in turn, touched on the joint stance of Germany and Iran to condemn the attack and underlined the necessity of continued support for peace and stability of Iraq.
Meanwhile, Amirabdollahian talked about the situation and developments in Afghanistan and stressed the need for sending more aid to the country.
He also said the campaign to vaccinate some four million Afghan nationals in Iran is almost complete, noting that Tehran is ready to dispatch Germany’s aid to Afghanistan through its borders.
The Iranian foreign minister also called for an end to the humanitarian blockade on Yemen, which was welcomed by his German counterpart.
The developments in Lebanon and support for the country’s legitimate government were among other topics discussed in the telephone conversation.
