Iran FM Araghchi affirms support for Lebanon's sovereignty at OIC meeting in Baghdad

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji on Saturday evening in Baghdad, on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, according to Mehr News Agency.

The two ministers exchanged views on bilateral relations between Tehran and Beirut and discussed ways to strengthen ties between the two countries. The meeting took place during the OIC foreign ministers' gathering hosted in the Iraqi capital.

During the talks, Araghchi reaffirmed Iran's principled position on the need to preserve Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty. He also stressed Iran's support for Lebanon in defending its sovereignty and national security against what he described as the aggression and expansionism of the Zionist regime.

The meeting comes amid ongoing regional tensions and continued diplomatic engagement among countries in the region. The OIC foreign ministers' session in Baghdad has brought together officials from member states for discussions on regional and multilateral issues.

No further details on the outcome of the meeting or additional agreements between the two sides were immediately reported. According to Mehr News Agency, the discussions focused on bilateral relations and Iran's stated position on Lebanon's sovereignty and national security.