Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian held on Wednesday constructive talks with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani who arrived in Tehran on a state visit to hold talks with Iranian officials in order to discuss regional issues and deepen bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.
After their meeting, the two leaders held a joint press conference, underlining the importance of the bilateral relations and the coordination among the regional countries to cope with the ongoing tensions.
President Pezeshkian stressed that the meeting between Iranian-Qatari officials reflect the strong ties between the two countries, adding that bolstering the relations with the regional states is Iran’s pivotal policy.
We believe that the regional countries can maintain stability in the region, according to Pezeshkian, who hailed Qatar’s role in concluding Gaza ceasefire agreement and the liberation of the Palestinian prisoners.
Pezeshkian also underlined Syria’s integrity and the Syrian’s rights to determine their destiny.
For his part, Emir of Qatar affirmed that his visit to Tehran is aimed at coordinating stances in ace of the regional tensions, adding that the meeting underscored the importance of the constructive dialogue among the various states for this purpose.
Our meeting also underlined the necessity for commitment to Gaza ceasefire agreement as well as the success of the political process in Syria.
The welcoming ceremony was held at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran where Pezeshkian received Sheikh Tamim reviewed the guard of honor after the anthems of the two countries were played.
The two leaders then introduced the accompanying high-ranking delegations to each other before beginning private talks.
Earlier, Sheikh Tamim was received by Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi upon his arrival at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport.
The Emir of Qatar and his accompanying delegation will meet with top Iranian officials and are expected to sign documents to boost collaboration in economy, culture, education, and sports.
The trip follows Iranian President Pezeshkian’s October visit to Doha, where he attended the Asia Cooperation Dialogue Forum and held talks with Sheikh Tamim aimed at bolstering bilateral ties.
During that visit, high-ranking officials from both countries signed a number of cooperation document in different field, including trade.
Qatar has played a key mediating role in ceasefire negotiations in Gaza and maintains strong and pragmatic relations with Iran amid intense regional tensions.
Source: Al-Manar English Website and Iranian media
