TEHRAN – The 20th Joint Consular Committee meeting between Iran and Turkey took place in Ankara on Wednesday, with consular deputies from the foreign ministries of both countries in attendance.

Vahid Jalalzadeh, Deputy Consular of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Burhanuddin Doran, Deputy Consular of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the discussions.

During the meeting, the representatives highlighted the strong neighborly ties and the “excellent, brotherly relations” between the two countries across political, economic, and cultural domains. 

The two sides addressed various consular matters, including issues concerning students and nationals, enhanced judicial, legal, and police collaboration, implementation of agreements related to the transfer of convicts and extradition of criminals, and movement of citizens. They underscored the importance of regular legal meetings to address the concerns of citizens from both nations.

The Iran-Turkey Joint Consular Committee acts as a vital forum for the two countries to recognize and tackle matters related to the welfare of their citizens, while also supporting the well-being of their expatriate communities. With the conclusion of the 20th meeting, both nations reiterate their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting deeper understanding among their populations.

Additionally, coinciding with Vahid Jalalzadeh's visit to Turkey for the 20th Joint Consular Committee meeting, a gathering of heads of the Islamic Republic of Iran's diplomatic missions in Turkey took place at the Iranian Embassy in Ankara. 

In this session, the ambassador, along with the Iranian consuls general from Istanbul, Erzurum, and Trabzon, discussed various issues pertinent to their respective jurisdictions and exchanged ideas on enhancing consular services for Iranian nationals residing in Turkey, aiming to resolve their challenges.