Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Japanese counterpart Motegi Toshimitsu held a telephone conversation on Wed. and reviewed the latest international developments.







The two sides exchanged views on strengthening and developing amicable relations between the two countries and discussed the latest regional and international developments including the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

While emphasizing on exploring avenues to expand relations between the two countries, the Japanese Foreign Minister stressed his country�s support for JCPOA and fulfillment of commitments by all parties involved in Iran�s nuclear deal.

Turning to the outbreak of the coronavirus global pandemic, Toshimitsu expressed his hope that he will visit Iran in near future with the improvement of coronavirus conditions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif, for his part, welcomed the expansion of bilateral relations between Iran and Japan and emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to resume its commitments under JCPOA if other parties involved in the talks fulfill their obligations especially with the lifting of sanctions imposed against Iran.

Referring to the constructive role of the Islamic Republic in containing regional crises, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif explained the dimensions of measures taken including cooperating with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Yemen Affairs.