Teheran has urged Seoul to release billions of dollars of Iranian funds frozen under US sanctions over its nuclear program during a visit by the South Korean premier to the Islamic republic.
South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun has arrived in for talks on a range of issues concerning bilateral ties. This is the first trip to Iran by a South Korean Prime Minister in 44 years
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Posted : 2021-04-12 15:58
Updated : 2021-04-12 15:58
In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Senior Vice- President, Korea s Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, left, and Iran s Senior Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri give a joint press briefing in Tehran, April 11. AP
South Korea s prime minister said Monday his country is willing to provide sideline support for Iran to advance productive dialogue with partners in restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Chung Sye-kyun made the remarks during a joint press conference Sunday (local time) with Iran s First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri in Tehran following their 90-minute talks.
Chung was visiting Iran for a three-day itinerary till Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties amid lingering tension over Tehran s call to unlock its funds of US$7 billion frozen in South Korea under U.S. sanctions. It marks the first such trip to the Middle Eastern country by a South Korean premier in 44 years.