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TOKYO: Japan’s Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi on Monday held a telephone talk with his Iranian counterpart Dr. Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and had “a candid exchange of views” on the situation surrounding Iran, including its nuclear issue, the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo reported.

Iwaya expressed “deep concern” about the current situation and stressed the importance of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He said it is essential for Iran to take constructive and concrete action to advance dialogue towards a peaceful resolution of the nuclear issue. 

Iwaya also stressed the importance of dialogue and stated that Japan would continue to make diplomatic efforts towards peace and stability in the region.

In response, Araghchi explained the Iranian side’s position and efforts without elaboration, the Foreign Ministry said. 

In their telephone talk, which lasted for approximately 30 minutes, both ministers agreed to continue the multilayered dialogue between Japan and Iran, including at the foreign ministerial level, to work towards peace and stability to the region.