Iranian, Irish Presidents discuss bilateral, intl relations

Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Ireland discussed the most important bilateral and international issues in a meeting held on Wednesday in New York.

Iran Press/America: President of the Republic of Ireland Michael Higgins and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized on the development of Tehran-Dublin relations and cooperation in different fields of mutual interest.

Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Ireland met on the sidelines of UN General Assembly, the official website of the President reported.

Stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to deepen its relations and cooperation with European countries, including Ireland, Rouhani said, "We welcome the development of political, cultural and scientific relations with Ireland."

He went on to refer to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as an international agreement endorsed by the United Nations Security Council, reminding the European Union, including Ireland, to fully implement the deal and operationalize the Instrument for Supporting Trade Exchanges (INSTEX).

On Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) initiative, Rouhani said, "The goal of the HOPE Coalition is promoting peace, stability and welfare and progress for all peoples living in the Hormuz region."

"This initiative encompasses many fields for cooperation, including energy security, freedom of navigation and free transport of oil and other resources for its regional states and above," Iranian President said.

At the same meeting, President of the Republic of Ireland said, "Ireland is determined to develop relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran in all fields of mutual interest."

He also stressed that all signatories to the JCPOA must be committed to it, and described the deal beneficial for global peace.

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