Iranian and Belarusian Foreign Ministers Meet in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with his Belarusian counterpart in New York, according to Mehr News Agency (MNA). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, though the exact date was not specified in the report.

During the talks, the two foreign ministers reviewed the expanding course of bilateral relations between Iran and Belarus. They examined the latest status of the implementation of agreements and cooperation documents between the two countries, with particular attention to the Cooperation Program between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus for 2026–2030. Both sides emphasized the need to expedite the follow-up and implementation of the key documents signed by the two countries.

The foreign ministers also exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments. They underscored the importance of strengthening multilateralism, countering unilateral coercive measures, and making use of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's capacities to expand political, economic, and trade cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between Iran and Belarus, both of which are members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The report by Mehr News Agency (MNA) did not provide further details on the outcomes of the discussions or any additional agreements reached.