TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has stated that Iran supports the strengthening of stability and security in the Balkans and the promotion of coexistence among all ethnic groups in the region.

Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks during a telephone conversation with his Serbian counterpart, Marko Đurić, congratulating him on his appointment as the new foreign minister of Serbia.

Referring to Iran's principled approach of respecting the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries, he emphasized the Islamic Republic's commitment and respect for Serbia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In the telephone conversation, Marko Đurić stressed his government's efforts to continue deepening and expanding comprehensive bilateral relations with Iran, as well as the continuation of cooperation in international arenas.

MNA/IRN