TEHRAN- In keeping with national objectives, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has stressed the need of cooperative and positive relations between the nation’s media and diplomatic apparatus.

Amir Abdollahian made the statements during the sixth meeting with managers and CEOs of the country’s media on Sunday evening. 

The gathering took place in a cordial setting where attendees discussed the most crucial matters pertaining to Iran’s ties with other countries as well as regional and global trends. 

Mass media managers and CEOs praised the Foreign Ministry’s strategy and performance in the wake of the “Al-Aqsa Storm Operation”, as well as their complementary coordination and interaction with the nation’s armed forces during the “True Promise Operation” against the Zionist regime at various international platforms to protect the security and interests of the nation. 

For his part, Amir Abdollahian expressed gratitude to the nation’s media for helping to promote the foreign policy and elucidate it to both domestic and international audiences. 

Amir Abdollahian praised the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for his crucial and astute role in guiding the nation through challenging times, but he also emphasized  President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration’s strategy for advancing and achieving national goals. 

The top diplomat also referred to the Gaza Strip and explained the role Iran played in the diplomatic arena in support of the oppressed Palestinian nation.

In a statement posted on social media platform X on Saturday, Amir Abdollahian commended the South African government for its proactive stance against Israel, highlighting its alignment with the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela’s anti-apartheid struggle.

He underscored South Africa's resolute legal actions against the "genocide" perpetrated by the Zionist regime, praising Johannesburg's unwavering support for Palestine. 

According to Amir Abdollahian, these actions reflect a continued commitment to Mandela's principles of combating oppression and dismantling apartheid.

Furthermore, Amir Abdollahian emphasized the depth of cooperation between Tehran and Pretoria, attributing this partnership partly to Iran's commitment to multilateralism in its foreign policy approach. He expressed hope for the continued prosperity and well-being of the South African people, along with sustained progress under its friendly government.

Given Israel's military offensive in Gaza, which has resulted in widespread devastation and loss, including a significant number of civilian casualties, the importance of international intervention and solidarity with the Palestinian cause has become increasingly apparent. 

Through diplomatic efforts and legal recourse, nations like South Africa are working to hold perpetrators of atrocities accountable and uphold the principles of justice and human rights.