Sayyed Abbas Araghchi and Carlos Antonio Rico da Costa Nos

Tehran (IP) - Calling Tehran-Lisbon relations friendly, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, referred to Portugal's position as the incumbent rotating president of the European Union, expressing hope that Portugal would play an active role in Iran-Europe relations.

Iran Press/Iran news: Carlos Antonio Rico da Costa Nos, the Portuguese ambassador to Tehran, met with Sayyed Abbas Araghchi, Iranian political deputy foreign minister, on Monday.

During the meeting, the Portuguese ambassador emphasized his country's readiness and interest in strengthening and expanding bilateral relations, as well as cementing relations between Iran and the European Union.

Araghchi also called the relations between Tehran and Lisbon friendly.

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