{"id":87174,"date":"2017-12-09T09:57:55","date_gmt":"2017-12-09T09:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=86236e61fead56a0cb5ff2bc95a81b68"},"modified":"2017-12-09T09:57:55","modified_gmt":"2017-12-09T09:57:55","slug":"press-release-foreign-secretary-statement-ahead-of-visit-to-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=87174","title":{"rendered":"Press release: Foreign Secretary statement ahead of visit to Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, said:<\/p>\n

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Iran is a significant country in a strategically important, but volatile and unstable, region which matters to the UK\u2019s security and prosperity.<\/p>\n

My first visit is an opportunity to hold further discussions on a series of crucial issues, including how we can find a political solution to the devastating conflict in Yemen and secure greater humanitarian access to ease the immense suffering there. I will also underline the UK\u2019s continued support for the nuclear deal while making clear our concerns about some of Iran\u2019s activity in the region.<\/p>\n

We will also discuss our bilateral relationship and I will stress my grave concerns about our dual national consular cases and press for their release where there are humanitarian grounds to do so.<\/p>\n

While our relationship with Iran has improved significantly since 2011, it is not straightforward and on many issues we will not agree. But I am clear that dialogue is the key to managing our differences and, where possible, making progress on issues that really matter, even under difficult conditions.<\/p>\n

I look forward to a constructive visit.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Further information<\/h3>\n