New Delhi, Jan 8 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday held a telephonic talk with his Iranian counterpart H. Amirabdollahian, during which the two discussed the challenges in Afghanistan, the prospects of Chabahar port and the Iranian nuclear issue.
The EAM posted a tweet on the talks.
“A wide ranging conversation with my Iranian colleague, FM
@Amirabdolahian.
“Discussed the difficulties of Covid, challenges in Afghanistan, prospects of Chabahar and complexities of the Iranian nuclear issue.”
On Friday, he had spoken with his South African counterpart Dr. Naledi Pandor and said that the cooperation between the two sides in combating Covid and addressing other global challenges has been notable.
“A message of solidarity and warmth to my South African colleague Dr. Naledi Pandor in the New Year.
“Our cooperation in combating Covid and addressing other global challenges has been notable,” he posted.
He added that he looked forward to an early convening of the Joint Commission Meeting.
“Look forward to an early convening of our Joint Commission Meeting.”
The EAM has also touched base with the Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and said that 2022 is special as it marks 75 years on the bilateral diplomatic ties.
“Very pleased to greet FM Sameh Shoukry of Egypt in the New Year.
“This year is special, marking 75 years of our diplomatic relationship. Look forward to working together to take it to even greater heights,” he posted.
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