On the 17th (local time) Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Iranian Foreign
Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone to discuss a US-Iran memorandum, regional
issues and bilateral matters. Araghchi outlined details of the memorandum, said
the United States is responsible for properly implementing its terms and urged a
full halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Lavrov welcomed the finalization of the
memorandum text and reiterated Russia's full support for its implementation.
Both ministers called on the international community and the UN Security Council
to back the agreement, urged strengthened regional diplomatic cooperation to
secure peace and agreed to continue follow-up on related issues.