President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on the sidelines of an emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha on Monday, which brings together leaders from the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to forge a collective response to a recent Israeli airstrike against the Qatari capital.
Pezeshkian said that the Israeli regime would not have the audacity to commit such crimes without the support of the United States and European countries. He stressed his long-held position on the need for greater unity.
“I have always declared, from the time of the election campaigns until today, that I seek to strengthen unity and cohesion in my country and among Islamic countries,” Pezeshkian said. “I believe achieving cohesion and unity among Islamic countries is the most effective way to confront the criminality of the Zionist regime.”
He argued that Israeli strikes, which targeted a venue for Palestinian Islamic resistance leaders as they were reviewing a US peace proposal, as evidence that Western claims about diplomacy and human rights were “a lie.”
In response, al-Sudani pointed to the attack as proof that Israel “scorns and tramples all international laws and frameworks.” He argued that this situation necessitates that Islamic countries coordinate more closely and employ all their tools for serious practical action to stop the offences.
“The first step must be to maintain the momentum created among Islamic countries following Israel’s attack on Qatar,” al-Sudani said. He called for turning this into an opportunity to form a common Arab-Islamic position and lay the groundwork for practical action and a serious coalition.
Stronger Islamic unity is most effective response to Israeli
President Massoud Pezeshkian emphasized that enhancing unity and cohesion among Islamic countries is the most effective way to confront the ongoing atrocities committed by the Israeli regime.
During his meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha on Monday, the Iranian president expressed optimism about the rapid establishment of official relations between Iran and Egypt.
President Pezeshkian conveyed his satisfaction with the diplomatic exchanges between the two countries. He noted that both nations share a rich and proud history, and their cooperation could significantly benefit not only their own countries but also the broader region.
President el-Sisi expressed his happiness with the progress in bilateral relations. He highlighted the potential for Iran and Egypt to work together to serve their mutual interests and those of other regional nations.
El-Sisi also stressed the importance of closer ties among Islamic countries and the need for a unified and practical stance against the escalation and persistence of Israeli crimes.
Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss empowering Islamic nations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a meeting in Doha, discussing empowering Islamic nations and developing bilateral cooperation at the regional and international levels.
During discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha on Monday, President Pezeshkian stated that if Islamic countries stand united, the Israeli regime would not dare to attack any Muslim nation.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Pezeshkian expressed satisfaction with the growing relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The president emphasized that deepening cooperation between the two nations would benefit not only their interests but also those of other Muslim countries in the region.
Pezeshkian also said that Iran is ready to expand cooperation with Saudi Arabia at the regional and international levels.
The Saudi crown prince expressed his happiness with the improving relations among major Islamic countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. He stressed the importance of empowering Islamic nations to effectively defend their sovereignty and dignity against Israeli aggression.
Bin Salman also highlighted the urgent need for Islamic countries to collaborate in addressing the situation in Palestine and Gaza, stating that this region is in a special condition, and enhancing cooperation and unity among Islamic nations is not just an option; it is an essential necessity.
