Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi held a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

During the conversation, Araqchi highlighted ongoing efforts to reduce tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stressing the need for expanded consultations to help safeguard regional peace and stability. He also reiterated Tehran’s readiness to assist in facilitating dialogue.

Fidan, emphasizing that regional peace and stability are closely interconnected, called for collective efforts by all countries to protect stability across the region.

Ties between Afghanistan and Pakistan have remained strained in recent years. Around one month ago, clashes between the two neighbours left dozens dead, further heightening concerns over regional security.

Iranian media reported that at least 13 people were killed and 7 others were injured after two vehicles carrying Afghan migrants overturned in the city of Khash in Sistan and Baluchestan province.

According to IRAF, the migrants had entered Iran illegally and the vehicles carrying them overturned due to high speed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals in Kazakhstan, describing it as a key platform to advance long-term, mutually beneficial projects across Central Asia and Afghanistan.

The announcement came during Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to Moscow.

The agreement on the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan was signed on August 3.

According to the United Nations, the centre will contribute to accelerating progress toward the 2030 Agenda in Central Asia and Afghanistan.