Turkish Ambassador summoned to Iranian Foreign Ministry

ArmInfo. Turkish Ambassador to Tehran Hicabi Kirlangic was invited to the Iranian Foreign Ministry  after statements made by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan that  Iran's " gains have been minimal compared to the costs."

As reported by Tasnim, Mahmoud Heidari, an assistant to Foreign Minister and  Director General of the Department of Mediterranean and Eastern  Europe of the Iranian Foreign Ministry reminded Turkey that it is  necessary to avoid making inappropriate comments that may ignite  disagreements or tensions in the bilateral relations, considering the  delicate regional conditions and the mutual interests of the two  neighbors.

The Iranian diplomat described Israel's constant acts of aggression  and expansionism as the biggest threat to regional stability and  security. "Major Islamic countries are expected to focus their  efforts on stopping the Zionist regime's crimes and aggression  against the oppressed people of Palestine and other regional nations,  including Syria," Heidari said.  For his part,, Kirlangic emphasized  Turkey's policy of maintaining and expanding friendly relations with  Iran. The ambassador said Ankara and Tehran need to work  in close  cooperation to promote the bilateral relations, strengthen regional  cooperation, and counter existing threats.