News - Middle East: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Lisbon, Portugal, to take part in the 10th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).

Heading a delegation, Araghchi arrived in the Portuguese capital on Monday to attend the UNAOC Global Forum, which is scheduled to be held on November 25–27 in the town of Cascais.

This forum will coincide with the 20th anniversary of the UNAOC with its theme focusing on "United in Peace: Restoring Trust, Reshaping the Future — Reflecting on Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity".

Earlier on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said, “This trip is in line with Iran's active and influential foreign policy as a representative of one of the oldest civilizations”.

The 10th UNAOC forum will convene members of the alliance’s Group of Friends, political leaders, representatives of international and regional organizations, religious leaders and faith actors, the private sector, civil society, academia, youth, arts and media, as well as donor agencies and foundations.

The participants will address the global issues pertinent to peace and security and call for restoring trust and for uniting in peace.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told IRNA on Sunday that Araghchi’s visit is in line with the “active and influential” foreign policy of Iran as a representative of one of the oldest civilizations.

He added that the trip also aims to cooperate in diplomatic processes to promote peace based on international interaction, dialogue and understanding.

Press TV