Iran, Belarus Pledge to Deepen Cooperation at NAM Ministerial Meeting
Tehran, The Gulf Observer: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov held a bilateral meeting on Thursday in Kampala, Uganda, on the sidelines of the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), where they reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening ties across multiple sectors.
During the talks, the two top diplomats reviewed ongoing cooperation between Iran and Belarus in economic, commercial, and diplomatic fields, expressing confidence that relations between the two countries would continue to expand given the shared determination of both governments.
Araghchi and Ryzhenkov underscored the importance of implementing the agreements reached during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Minsk, noting that the Joint Economic Commission would play a key role in following up on these accords. Both sides agreed to pursue relevant meetings of the Commission with seriousness and renewed momentum.
The discussions also covered regional and global developments, with the ministers voicing concern over the increasing trend of unilateralism and the use of force in international relations. They emphasized the need to strengthen the role of the Non-Aligned Movement in safeguarding international law, promoting dialogue, and preserving multilateralism.
Araghchi and Ryzhenkov reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to continued coordination and mutual support within international organizations, as well as through multilateral and regional mechanisms.
Addressing the issue of nuclear diplomacy, Foreign Minister Araghchi condemned what he described as the irresponsible actions of certain Western states in misusing the UN Security Council to attempt to reinstate previously lifted resolutions against Iran. He characterized the move as part of a political campaign of “maximum pressure” targeting the Iranian nation.
The Iranian foreign minister urged UN member states, particularly those in the Non-Aligned Movement, to resist the politicized approach of Britain, France, and Germany and to refrain from taking steps that would serve the interests of these countries.
Both ministers concluded the meeting by reaffirming their countries’ shared commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation, defending multilateralism, and promoting a balanced international order grounded in respect for sovereignty and mutual benefit.
