INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the potential of Iran and Saudi Arabia to function as a model for regional cooperation
throughout a meeting with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Thursday night in Tehran.The meeting, which happened soon after
the Saudi ministers arrival, was focused on going over regional advancements and boosting bilateral relations.In his address, Pezeshkian
underscored the shared religious, cultural, and historic ties in between Islamic nations and highlighted the requirement for higher unity
We consider you our siblings, and given that the start of this administration, we have actually worked to strengthen ties between Islamic
He went on to explain that a united Islamic world might work towards ending the human tragedies, such as those happening in Gaza, by facing
external forces like the Zionist regime.Pezeshkian restated that Iran is fully devoted to broadening its relations with Saudi Arabia across
all sectors and extending this cooperation to other Islamic countries
He particularly invited the idea of developing joint working groups in political, economic, and security matters
Iran and Saudi Arabia, counting on their shared abilities and without external interference, can fix lots of regional concerns, Pezeshkian
stated, hoping that the recent goodwill between the 2 nations would reinforce the Islamic worlds unity and prevent foreign powers from
sowing discord.The president likewise revealed Irans readiness to welcome Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Prince Khalid bin Salman, for his part, expressed his fulfillment with the check out, conveying greetings from his father and sibling to
He likewise highlighted that the two nations shared positions on essential regional problems, consisting of Gaza and Palestine, demonstrated
the strength of their cooperation.Iran and Saudi Arabia are two primary pillars of the area, and strong relations between the two can
function as a reliable design for convergence in the Islamic world, the Saudi defense minister said, referring to the China-mediated Beijing
Agreement checked in March 2023 to bring back diplomatic relations between the 2 countries.Prince Khalid also stressed the value of
continuing bilateral talks, and, on behalf of the Saudi leadership, invited President Pezeshkian to visit Saudi Arabia to further enhance
bilateral ties.Iran-Saudi cooperation on local security gone over by nationwide security chiefIn a separate meeting on Thursday, Iranian
Supreme National Security Council Secretary General Ali Akbar Ahmadian met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to go over
bilateral cooperation and local security.Ahmadian emphasized that Iran and Saudi Arabia might play an important role in ensuring security
and development in the delicate region
Iran and Saudi Arabia are two essential and prominent nations, and through strategic cooperation, we can ensure security and development in
this crucial area, he said.Ahmadian likewise worried the importance of enhancing economic relations in between the 2 nations to strengthen
other elements of their collaboration
He called the Saudi defense ministers check out a necessary action towards improving cooperation and revealed preparedness to broaden
incorporate locations such as joint investment.The two officials likewise resolved the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and its more
comprehensive implications for regional stability
Ahmadian declared Irans condemnation of Israels actions and emphasized that unity among Islamic nations was necessary in confronting the
regimes destabilizing activities in the region.Iran, Saudi military chiefs discuss enhanced cooperationSaudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid
bin Salman also met with Iranian Armed Forces General Staff Chief Major General Mohammad Bagheri during his visit.The two discussed
enhancing military cooperation in between Iran and Saudi Arabia, particularly in the areas of defense and regional security
Major General Bagheri revealed Irans preparedness to strengthen defense ties with Saudi Arabia, highlighting the significance of local
options to local problems.He also reiterated Irans long-standing policy that regional security should be handled by regional nations, and
the cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia could add to a more steady and peaceful Middle East
Bagheri stressed that the recent improvements in military relations, including joint involvement in maritime security workouts, would assist
prevent any external interference in the region.Prince Khalid bin Salman praised Irans hospitality and declared Saudi Arabias commitment to
boosting bilateral relations
The relations in between our 2 countries are of tremendous significance for the security of both nations and the larger region, he specified
He also welcomed Major General Bagheri to visit Saudi Arabia in the future to continue discussions on strengthening defense cooperation
This post first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
