Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed regret over the events happening in Nigeria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed regret over the events happening in Nigeria, calling on Abuja to take measures to keep the Muslims safe and safeguard their lives.

Zarif made the remarks during a telephone conversation with his Nigerian counterpart Geoffrey Onyeama, reported IRNA.

Referring to cordial ties between Tehran and Abuja, Zarif expressed concern over the sad events in Nigeria during which a number of Muslims were killed and wounded in Zaria.

Nigerian government is expected to take serious and emergency measure to avoid aggression and bring tranquility to that country, Zarif told Onyeama.

Nigerian foreign minister, too, hoped peace will be restored to the region and conflicts will be avoided as the senior officials in the country hold talks on the issue.