**BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15.** Iran is ready to hold talks with European countries based on mutual respect and common interests, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a phone conversation with his Dutch counterpart Caspar Veldkamp, [Trend](http://en.trend.az) reports.
According to him, Iran is pursuing a strategy of positive diplomatic relations with European countries.
Veldkamp also said that the Netherlands and Iran have long-standing relations.
The Dutch minister noted that Iran's position in the region is important and it is necessary to use diplomatic potential to create understanding between states and address discords.
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