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Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi Meets with Top Officials on Sidelines of 17th BRICS Summit

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During the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with senior foreign officials from Bolivia, China, and Thailand. The key focus of these meetings was on discussing bilateral ties, international cooperation, and recent military aggression against Iran. Araqchi held talks with Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora, discussing expansion of political, economic, and international cooperation. He also met with Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office Jiraporn Sindhuprai and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of People's Republic of China Ma Zhaoxu, covering issues such as Iran-China ties and recent international developments.

Key Takeaways:

  • Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held meetings with top officials from Bolivia, China, and Thailand on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Araqchi met with Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora, discussing the expansion of political, economic, and international cooperation between the two nations.
  • Catacora condemned U.S.-Israel military aggression against Iran, acknowledging the country's constructive role in international cooperation and its fight against unilateralism.
  • Araqchi met with Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office Jiraporn Sindhuprai, discussing issues of mutual interest.
  • The Iranian foreign minister also held talks with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of People's Republic of China Ma Zhaoxu, discussing Iran-China ties, international developments, and recent military aggression by the Israeli regime and the United States against Iran.
  • The Chinese official expressed Beijing's serious concern about the escalation of tensions and insecurity in the region, condemning the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Statistics:

  • 17th BRICS Summit was held on July 6-7 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • The BRICS group includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran.
  • The meetings involved Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi with senior foreign officials from three countries.
  • Araqchi held talks with eight officials, including the President of Bolivia and the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China.

Sources:

  • Lao News Agency (08 Jul 2025)
  • BRICS Summit (Information and Date)

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