On September 27, 2024, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussions focused on bilateral, regional, and international issues.
In attendance were Majid Takht-Ravanchi, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, and Zahra Ershadi, Iran's Ambassador and Deputy Representative to the UN.
Araqchi has been engaged in a series of bilateral consultations with foreign ministers from various countries, including Iraq, Australia, South Korea, and Poland, among others, during his visit to the UN assembly.
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly commenced on September 24, 2024, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressing the assembly on its opening day, outlining Iran's positions and perspectives.