BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. Iranian Foreign
Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey
Lavrov discussed the Islamabad memorandum of understanding between
Iran and the U.S., alongside several regional and bilateral issues
during a phone conversation.


This is reflected in a statement of the Iranian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs.


According to the ministry, during the phone call, Iranian
Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi outlined the details of the
memorandum of understanding and stated that the implementation of
the agreement, along with the complete cessation of attacks against
Iran, is essential.


"Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed the conclusion
of discussions regarding the text of the memorandum of
understanding between Iran and the U.S., stating that Russia fully
supports the implementation of the provisions of this memorandum,"
the statement outlined.


The Iranian MFA also noted that two ministers emphasized the
importance of the international community and the UN Security
Council supporting this memorandum of understanding, as well as the
continuation of diplomatic cooperation among regional countries to
strengthen peace and stability.


The parties also exchanged views on several matters in bilateral
relations and agreed to keep the raised issues under close
attention, the statement revealed.


The memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. will
officially enter into force on June 19.