Iranian, Dutch FMs urge de-escalation in West Asia

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Dutch counterpart Caspar Veldkamp on Wednesday called for de-escalating tension in West Asia.
In a phone call, the two sides discussed bilateral ties as well as the latest developments in the West Asia region, said the Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement.
Araghchi highlighted the necessity to immediately stop the conflict in Gaza.
On bilateral ties, he said it was possible to expand bilateral relations based on mutual respect. ■