Iran's Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted on Wednesday, saying neighbouring countries are always the Islamic Republic of Iran's top priority.

Iran Press/Iran news: Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, tweeted on Wednesday evening to describe his trip to Syria and Turkey as a successful regional trip.

Ending a successful regional trip—held important talks on ties & regional developments w/ President Assad, PM & FM of Syria; and with President Erdogan, Speaker of Parliament & FM of Turkey, & other senior officials in both capitals.

For Iran, our region is always our priority. pic.twitter.com/WJGk8z81oB

— Javad Zarif (@JZarif) 17 April 2019

Zarif went on to highlight that the important talks were held in the meeting with the Syrian President Bashar Assad and the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Zarif also stressed the fact that the neighbors are considered as the first priority for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Speaking in the Turkish capital, Ankara, the top diplomat stressed the fact that all of the countries are against US anti-Iranian sanctions, according to Iran Press.

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Zarif concluded that all of the countries should stand against US illegal actions, or they should await the US intervention in their economic relations and ties.

The first round of talks between Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers was held after Zarif's meetings with Syrian officials in Damascus.

The private talks were held between Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in Ankara.

Zarif arrived in Ankara, Turkey on Wednesday morning (17 April) after a one-day visit to Syria and holding talks with high-ranking Syrian officials in Damascus on Tuesday. 103/203

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