Beirut (IP) - In Beirut, Iran's Foreign Minister says the Islamic Republic is optimistic about the output of the Vienna talks while pursuing the negotiations seriously.

Iran PressMiddle East: Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Beirut on Thursday afternoon and met senior officials of Lebanon, including Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

During the meeting with Mikati, Amir-Abdollahian said: "In the Vienna talks for the lifting of sanctions, the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizes the achievement of for its right demands, and it will not cross the red lines that are not to violate the interests and rights of the Iranian nation."

He noted that Iran was seeking an agreement that was in favor of the region, and one which would expand good ties with the regional countries.

Najib Mikati for his part stressed the constructive effects of the agreement on the region, including Lebanon, expressing hope for successful talks. 

Mikati also welcomed the talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia and said that Lebanon would benefit from resolving disputes between the two countries.

The Lebanese MP appreciated Iran's diplomacy in de-escalating tensions in the region. 

Iran is Seeking to expand economic and business cooperation with Lebanon, including establishing two 1,000-megawatt power stations in the country.

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