Tunisia and Iran favour dialogue over regional crisis
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tunisia Online
Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi stressed the importance of dialogue and negotiations to resolve the regional crisis. Their 6 November telephone call also covered security and cooperation between Tunis and Tehran, according to Tunisia Online.
Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi called for dialogue and negotiations to end the regional crisis. The two officials discussed the latest developments in the region and diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis on Friday 6 November, according to Tunisia Online.
The two ministers also discussed ways to strengthen cooperative relations between Tunisia and Iran in various fields. They reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the security and stability of the Arab and Islamic countries of the region, according to Tunisia Online.
The exchange comes after Iran's 2 November proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days and diplomatic discussions launched in response to the regional crisis. It also follows Mohamed Ali Nafti's contacts with his Algerian and Egyptian counterparts on 26 October meeting with his Algerian and Egyptian counterparts.
