Prime Minister Kishida’s Telephone Talk with President-elect Pezeshkian of Iran (Summary)
July 22, 2024
[Provisional translation]
On July 22, commencing at 4:10 p.m. (Japan time) for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, held a telephone talk with H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President-elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The summary is as follows.
1. At the outset, Prime Minister Kishida conveyed his intention to work together to further develop the Japan-Iran relations, based on the traditional friendly relationship with Iran.
2. Both sides also exchanged views on the situation surrounding the Middle East. Prime Minister Kishida expressed his high hope for Iran to play a more constructive role towards the peace and stability of the Middle East and to advance cooperation with the international community.
3. Both sides also exchanged views on Iran’s nuclear issue.
4. Both sides concurred to continue to communicate with each other.
