Driving the news:
Araqchi signed the documents during a meeting with the Belarusian foreign minister in Minsk, as part of his official visit aimed at strengthening political and diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Key points:
- Three documents were signed between the foreign ministers of Iran and Belarus.
- The agreements focus on opposing unilateral coercive measures, reinforcing international law, and enhancing foreign ministry cooperation.
- The visit also included high-level talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
The big picture:
Iran and Belarus have been working to expand cooperation in diplomatic, political, and international forums, particularly in response to what both countries describe as unlawful unilateral actions that undermine sovereignty and international norms.
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The three signed documents include:
A joint declaration of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Belarus on strategic principles for countering unilateral coercive measures and ways to reduce and eliminate their negative consequences.
A joint declaration on strengthening the role of international law in international relations.
A cooperation program between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.
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