Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Baghdad, Al Jazeera reports.

Araghchi emphasised the need for Islamic countries to pay attention to the Palestinian issue and “take practical measures” to stop Israel’s crimes against the Palestinians, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson was quoted as saying.

Araghchi also briefed the Turkish foreign minister on “current trends” while reviewing the latest developments in the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz, the statement added.

The pair discussed bilateral relations, strengthening cooperation between Islamic countries and the latest regional developments.