Tehran: Iran's foreign minister says remarks by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei about negotiating with the United States were 'instructive.'

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, in a written message on Saturday, a day after important remarks by Ayatollah Khamenei, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the statements had been 'instructive' and 'path-opening.' On Friday, the Leader said negotiating with the United States government was 'unwise' and 'not honorable.' Ayatollah Khamenei referred to Iran's past experience in negotiating a comprehensive deal with six world countries - including the United States - in 2015 and said Washington had failed to uphold its obligations under that agreement.

Ayatollah Khamenei noted that Iran was not opposed to negotiations per se and that it was involved in negotiations with all countries in the world. He highlighted that Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs was 'one of the busiest foreign ministries' globally, conducting negotiations with and trips to countries worldwide.

In his Saturday message, Araghchi expressed gratitude to the Leader for commending the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and mentioned that he and his staff felt proud. He stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would adhere to the principles of 'dignity, prudence, and expediency' and would utilize all available resources and 'political and diplomatic interactions' to safeguard Iran's national interests and security.