Фото: МИД
The foreign ministers of Belarus and Iran, Maksim Ryzhankou and Abbas Araghchi, have signed a declaration on guiding principles related to countering unilateral coercive measures and ways to mitigate and eliminate their negative consequences.
Following the talks, the sides also signed a declaration on strengthening the role of international law in international relations, as well as a cooperation program between the foreign ministries of Belarus and Iran for 2026–2030.
Commenting on the results of the meeting, Ryzhankou described them as living proof of the steady and dynamic development of relations between Minsk and Tehran. According to him, this contributes to stability in the region and on the global stage. He noted a high level of mutual understanding with Iran and expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the meeting of the intergovernmental commission.
“We hope that in the near future it will be possible to bring the level of development of bilateral economic relations up to the high standards set by the leaders of our countries within the framework of political dialogue. I am confident that the entry into force on May 15 of this year of the Free Trade Agreement between the EAEU and Iran will yield good results and will serve the interests of peace and development in Eurasia,” he said.
“Minsk also welcomes Tehran’s aspiration to participate in the development of the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century. As states subjected to sanctions pressure, Belarus and Iran condemn the use of economic restrictions that contradict the principles of international law, harm primarily ordinary people, and provoke an escalation of tensions. In this regard, I note with satisfaction the successful interaction of our countries within the SCO and BRICS to promote national interests on these international platforms that represent the voice of the global majority,” he continued.
Ryzhankou also expressed readiness to pay a visit to Iran.
“Today’s negotiations have shown that a shared vision for building a strategic partnership has been formed between our capitals. New steps and joint projects lie ahead of us,” he concluded.