Hailing the 2015 landmark nuclear agreement signed between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, the UN chief said that it plays an important role in promoting international peace and stability.
The agreement is known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Guterres made the remarks during a recent held meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the fringes of the Munich Security Conference.
Guterres also welcomed an invitation extended to him by the Iranian foreign minister to visit Iran. The UN chief said that he would travel to the Islamic Republic at the earliest possible time.
The top Iranian diplomat and the UN chief also discussed several regional and international issues. The plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and the latest developments in Yemen, Syria and Iraq were also discussed at the meeting.
Zarif, for his part, said the UN must play a more active role in resolving the ongoing crises in the region.
The top Iranian diplomat also expressed the Islamic Republic’s readiness to cooperate with the world body in this regard.
It is worthy to mention that Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his speeches and messages frequently stressed the need to maintain amicable ties with the world nations based on mutual respect.
Following the footsteps of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, senior Iranian officials have adopted a balanced and independent foreign policy.
The Islamic Revolution under the wise leadership of 1979 changed the balance of power in the interest of the oppressed nations.