Tehran (IP) - The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Poland discussed bilateral relations, regional and international developments.

Iran PressIran News: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in a telephone conversation with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rao on Thursday, stressed broader cooperation, especially in culture, science and parliamentary affairs.

He pointed to the insufficient trade and economic relations between the two countries and stressed the need for more cooperation between the two countries' private sectors.

Amir-Abdollahian described a set of positive attitudes between the people of Iran and Poland in the long-standing relations between the two governments as important and announced Tehran's readiness to hold a joint ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the hosting of Polish citizens by Iranians.

Amir-Abdollahian also said that the purpose of Iran's active participation in the upcoming nuclear talks is the lifting of illegal US sanctions against Iran.

"All sides have come to a common understanding that the United States is the main culprit and responsible for the current situation," he said.

Zbigniew Rao, referring to the historical background of relations between the two countries, especially the humanitarian hospitality of the Iranian people to Polish immigrants during World War II, described these relations as honorable for both sides.

The Polish Foreign Minister also praised Iran's humanitarian actions towards Afghan refugees.

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