TEHRAN The presidents of Iran and Egypt on Thursday examined the current positive steps taken in relations between the 2 countries and revealed hope that such steps would continue up until the complete restoration of ties.President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi made the statement on the sidelines of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, likewise called Developing 8.
Pezeshkians political deputy Mehdi Sanaei expressed hope on Wednesday night that Iran and Egypt would reopen embassies soon.It is for (more than) 4 decades that Iran and Egypt dont have political ties however the 2 sides have actually been connecting with each other over the previous year more actively, Sanaei informed press reporters aboard the airplane.There is needed will by the 2 nations to resume ties and we hope that with the actions that have been taken will reach the stage of reopening the embassies, Sanaei added.On Thursday, Egypt hosted the D-8 summit that comprises Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey.Pezeshkian promotes close interaction amongst Muslim statesElsewhere in his talks with the Egyptian leader, Pezeshkian said unity amongst Muslim states is the most essential need these days world.All Muslim nations must play their own role and make efforts to strengthen interaction in the Islamic world and conquer disagreements because it is due to these disputes that foreigners make interferences in the affairs of Muslim nations, the president pointed out.Pezeshkian also said it is essential to deepen economic and political ties between Iran and Egypt.Sisi says Egypt looks for inclusive government in SyriaFor his part, the Egyptian leader stated the area is facing major threats given the developments in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria.Al-Sisi likewise said Israels attacks on Syria is unmatched and noted, Egypts position toward Syria is the formation of inclusive government.Israel has totally damaged Syrias military infrastructure considering that the government of Bashar al-Assad was ousted on December 8.