Beirut: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to an invitation from his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Rajji, to hold a round of negotiations to resolve outstanding issues between the two states in a neutral country.

According to National news agency – Lebanon, Araghchi expressed his thoughts on his X account, stating, “My dear friend, Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji, invited me to hold negotiations during an interview with MTV Lebanon. We do not interfere in Lebanon’s internal affairs, but we welcome any dialogue aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Iran and Lebanon.”

Araghchi further commented, “There is no need for a third country,” while extending an invitation to his colleague, saying, “I invite my colleague Youssef to visit Tehran, and I am also ready to visit Beirut with pleasure if I receive an official invitation.”