The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, had a first telephone contact today with the newly appointed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
“In light of tonight’s developments, I called for restraint and to pursue a constructive approach, in order to stop the cycle of military actions in the region, which only risks bringing more suffering” said Minister Tajani.
“It is important that Iran exercises moderation towards Hezbollah in order to avert an escalation on the Lebanese-Israeli border, where Italian soldiers of the Unifil contingent are operating, and towards the Houthis in order to avoid an increase in tensions in the Red Sea area, where Italy plays a leading role in the Aspides mission” Tajani added.
With regard to today’s talks in Cairo, the Deputy Prime Minister reiterated that “Italy supports all ongoing mediation efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, which is essential to favour de-escalation in the region, the release of hostages and humanitarian access”
