TEHRAN - Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed bilateral relations and the ongoing conflict in Gaza during a phone call on Sunday. 

Both officials condemned the Israeli regime's actions against the Palestinian people, highlighting the need for regional cooperation and emphasizing the strength of resistance movements.

Baqeri expressed appreciation for Turkey's participation in the recent Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Tehran. He emphasized the importance of regional organizations like the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the Developing 8 (D-8), and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in advancing the interests of independent nations.

Regarding the escalating violence in Gaza, Baqeri condemned the Israeli regime's "brutal crimes" against the Palestinian people. He characterized the threats against Lebanon and the ongoing attacks on Gaza as evidence of the regime's "savage nature." 

"Just as after nine months, the Zionists are unable to return conditions to the pre-October 7th situation, they must know that any new mistake they make in Lebanon will create new conditions at the regional level to the detriment of the Zionists, which they will not be able to compensate for through massacre and crime," Baqeri warned.

He also emphasized the strength of Lebanon's resistance, stating that it is "fully prepared to confront the threats of the Zionist regime," and that the "unparalleled power of resistance in Lebanon will impose costs on any disobedience by the invading aggressors."

Baqeri highlighted the importance of strengthening economic ties between Iran and Turkey, stressing that "activating commercial and economic capacities between the two countries will create conditions for sustainable security." He also emphasized the importance of cooperation within the "3+3" regional framework, encompassing Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, and Russia.

Fidan echoed Baqeri's condemnation of Israel's actions, criticizing the regime’s genocide in Gaza and the international community's inability to prevent the violence. He described the Israeli regime's approach as a policy of escalating tensions across the region, which would inevitably impact other nations. 

Fidan expressed support for utilizing regional organizations like D-8 in addressing the Palestinian issue. He stressed the importance of collaboration between Iran and Turkey on both Palestine and regional security and stability. 

Both foreign ministers underscored the importance of expanding bilateral relations, particularly in rail transport and within regional frameworks.