"In order to practice dialogue, you need to be able to set aside your assumptions and try to listen more than you want to talk. It’s not always polit… - Mohammad Javad Zarif

"In order to practice dialogue, you need to be able to set aside your assumptions and try to listen more than you want to talk. It’s not always politically correct to be able to do that, but it can give you a better sense of the reality. I have benefited from the knowledge and the information that all these people have been able to provide to me. I have disagreements with some and more agreements with others. But that doesn’t mean I cannot listen to those I disagree with." According to

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About Mohammad Javad Zarif

Mohammad Javad Zarif (born 7 January 1960) is an Iranian diplomat and academic. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs between 2013 and 2021.

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Native Name: محمدجواد ظریف
Alternative Names: Javad Mohammad Javad Zarif Khansari Javad Zarif Mohammad Javad Zarif Khonsari
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