Minister Cho Hyun of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs engaged in diplomatic contacts with Iran to discuss stabilizing the Middle East situation and resuming passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The government plans to dispatch a ministerial special envoy to Iran to discuss pending bilateral issues.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 9th, Minister Cho Hyun held a phone call this afternoon with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the situation in the Middle East and major pending issues between Korea and Iran. At the meeting, Minister Cho revealed a plan to send a foreign minister's special envoy to Iran.
Minister Cho positively assessed the cease-fire agreement between the United States and Iran and noted that this has laid the groundwork for resuming passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Cho added that the sides' talks would be concluded smoothly and said Cho hopes peace and stability in the Middle East will be restored swiftly.
Minister Cho also emphasized the need to swiftly ensure the free and safe navigation of all vessels, including Korean ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and requested special attention to the safety of Korean nationals staying in Iran.
In response, Minister Araghchi explained Iran's position on the Middle East situation, including the Strait of Hormuz, and welcomed Korea's plan to send a special envoy. The two sides agreed to maintain close communication on related matters going forward.