Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives in Paris for Talks with French Counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Paris on Wednesday, October 26, at the invitation of his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot.

Araghchi’s visit to France follows his participation in the annual meeting of states party to the Chemical Weapons Convention, held in The Hague, Netherlands—a major international conference focused on banning the use of chemical weapons.

According to information provided by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, a range of topics will be discussed during the Paris talks, including the case of Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian national who was arrested in France on March 1 of last year, accused of supporting Palestine. She was recently released on conditional bail.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that the visit will also encompass discussions on bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments.

Iranian officials have said the visit will provide an opportunity to express the Islamic Republic’s stance on ongoing conflicts in Palestine and Lebanon, Iran’s nuclear program, and other global issues.