In a meeting with his Brazilian counterpart on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, Araqchi highlighted the significant role of BRICS in strengthening multilateralism and the rule of law at the international level.
He also underlined the importance of continuing cooperation between Iran and Brazil both bilaterally and within the framework of the international organizations.
Referring to the military aggression of the Zionist regime and the US against Iran, Araqchi appreciated Brazil’s firm and principled stance in condemnation of those acts of aggression.
The top Iranian diplomat stressed that the unlawful attacks by the US and the Zionist regime constituted not only a blatant violation of the UN Charter but also an unprecedented assault on the NPT and the foundations of diplomacy which have serious implications for regional peace and security.
Araqchi said the main reason for the continuation and escalation of the Zionist regime’s warmongering is its impunity, along with the full supports it receives from the US and certain European countries.
He underscored the legal and moral responsibility of all governments to halt the Zionist regime’s crimes against Palestinians and its aggression against the people of the region.
For his part, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira reaffirmed his country’s firm position on the need to condemn military aggression against the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Iran, particularly its peaceful nuclear facilities, and underlined the responsibility of the UN Security Council to uphold international peace and security.
The Iranian and Brazilian foreign ministers further reviewed the bilateral relations. They agreed that the growing economic and trade ties between the two countries are satisfactory and also agreed on holding a joint economic commission in the near future.