TEHRAN, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Iran, Iraq and Türkiye have stressed the need to prevent an escalation of tensions in the West Asia region.
The issue was highlighted in separate phone calls between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish and Iraqi counterparts on Saturday, according to statements released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry early Sunday.
During a phone conversation between Araghchi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments and underscored the need to prevent further escalation of tensions and the expansion of regional conflicts.
They also called for continued consultations and diplomatic efforts to help ensure regional stability and peace.
In a separate phone call, Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein reviewed bilateral issues, regional developments and ongoing processes, stressing the importance of maintaining stability and security along their common border and continuing coordination.
They also underscored the need for responsible approaches to regional developments and called for efforts to prevent the escalation and spread of conflicts in the region. ■
