In a telephone conversation on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed the Islamabad memorandum of understanding along with a number of regional and bilateral issues.
During the phone call, Araqchi explained details related to the memorandum and emphasized the US’ responsibility to ensure the proper implementation of its provisions.
The Iranian foreign minister also underlined the necessity of a complete halt to the Zionist regime’s aggression against Lebanon.
For his part, Lavrov welcomed the finalization of the memorandum’s text and reaffirmed Russia’s full support for the implementation of its provisions.
Referring to the need for support from the international community and the United Nations Security Council for the understanding, the foreign ministers of Iran and Russia also stressed the importance of continuing diplomatic cooperation among regional countries in order to consolidate peace and stability.
The two sides further exchanged views on a number of bilateral issues and agreed to follow up on and address the matters raised during their discussions.
A memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US was reached following weeks of indirect negotiations mediated by Pakistan. According to officials involved in the process, the understanding provides for an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, and is scheduled to be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19.
Iranian authorities have said the memorandum is intended to create conditions for advancing toward a broader settlement, stressing that future negotiations will proceed only after implementation of commitments by the other side. Under the agreed framework, the signing of the MoU will be followed by a 60-day period of negotiations aimed at reaching a final agreement, while reported final amendments included provisions concerning the management of the Strait of Hormuz and guarantees for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.