Iranian FM meets Turkish counterpart

With only days remaining before a response is expected, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, who continues his efforts with the Iranian administration, met his Iranian counterpart Manouchehr Mottaki at the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) foreign ministers meeting held in Azerbaijan.

Gul sent the messages "support the Annan Plan and take the opportunity of a peaceful solution," to Mottaki. Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers, at news conference after their meeting, revealed their pleasure at the outcome of the 45-minute talks. When reporters asked, "What did you talk about?" Gul simply responded, "We spoke about positive things."

In the meeting, Gul once again emphasized "the importance of finding a solution to the crisis through peaceful and rational means." Mottaki thanked Turkey for its "facilitating efforts" for a solution and asked for "the continuation of these sincere contributions."