Araghchi discusses Gaza, peaceful use of nuclear energy with Vatican’s senior officials

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who was in Rome to attend the fifth round of indirect talks between Iran and the US, met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Vatican, Report informs via Mehr.

Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s Foreign Minister, also attended the meeting.

Araghchi extended condolences over the passing of Pope Francis and congratulated the election of Pope Leo.

During the meeting, Araghchi outlined Iran’s position on the peaceful use of nuclear energy and briefed the Vatican’s senior officials on the ongoing indirect Iran-US negotiations.

The parties also discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip and stressed the importance of de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The two sides also discussed the state of Iran-Vatican bilateral relations, interfaith dialogue, and the promotion of peaceful discourse.