Special envoy for South Korea's foreign minister, Chung Byung-ha, who is visiting Tehran for consultations with Iranian officials, held a meeting with Foreign Minister Araqchi on Wednesday evening.
During the meeting, Araqchi elaborated on the crimes committed by the United States and the Zionist regime during a 40-day military aggression against Iran, stressing the need for countries to adopt a clear and firm stance in condemning the acts of aggression and atrocities against the Iranian people.
Referring to the military actions by the US and the Israeli regime as the root cause of insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, Araqchi stated that Iran, as a coastal state of the strategic waterway, has taken measures in accordance with international law and its domestic regulations to protect its security and national interests against threats and aggression.
He added that responsibility for the consequences arising from the situation lies with the aggressor parties.
Araqchi also emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between Iran and South Korea and expressed Tehran’s readiness to expand cooperation in this regard.
For his part, Chung Byung-ha conveyed the greetings of South Korean foreign minister and described the enhancement of ties with Iran as very important.
He also welcomed the establishment of a ceasefire and expressed hope that continued diplomatic efforts would lead to a definitive end to the conflict and the restoration of peace and stability in the region.