MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English –
The President of the Republic met with Massoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, this Tuesday, September 24, 2024, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
The President of the Republic stressed the need to obtain without delay the release of the three French nationals arbitrarily held hostage in Iranian prisons for two years in undignified conditions, an imperative prerequisite for any improvement in bilateral relations with France and the desired re-engagement.
The head of state then strongly condemned the transfer of ballistic missiles from Iran to Russia and warned the Iranian President against the Islamic Republic of Iran’s continued support for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.
The President of the Republic also reiterated his great concern about the trajectory of the Iranian nuclear program. He called on Iran to cooperate fully with the IAEA to work towards a diplomatic solution on the issue.
The two leaders finally discussed the regional situation and the President of the Republic stressed Iran’s responsibility to support a general de-escalation and to use its influence in this regard with the destabilizing actors who are gaining its support to move towards a ceasefire in Gaza and a cessation of hostilities in accordance with resolution 1701 on the Blue Line.
Based on clear parameters, the Head of State stressed that France was willing to work towards resolving these disputes with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in conjunction with its regional and international partners, with the aim of ensuring peace and security in the region.
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