ALWAGHT- Iran’s president urged Turkey’s foreign minister to set aside differences, reinforce unity, and deepen cooperation among Muslim nations as external pressures grow.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged Muslim nations to overcome internal disputes and strengthen cooperation during talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Tehran. Pezeshkian stressed that unity and strategic convergence are essential for addressing regional challenges and preventing external powers from exploiting divisions.
Describing Iran–Turkey relations as historic and fraternal, Pezeshkian highlighted significant potential for expanding ties. He cited Europe as a model, noting that former rivals overcame conflict through economic and political integration, and suggested that trade, science, and cultural collaboration could similarly promote stability across the Islamic world.
Fidan welcomed the Iranian president’s remarks, praising Iran’s development since the 1979 revolution and emphasizing that internal disputes have cost Muslim nations valuable time. He called for coordinated efforts to remove obstacles to unity and stressed the importance of collective cooperation in the Islamic world.
Turkish diplomatic sources said discussions also focused on strengthening the Iran–Turkey High-Level Cooperation Council, boosting bilateral trade toward a $30 billion target, and enhancing security and counterterrorism cooperation. Regional issues such as Gaza, Syria, Israel’s actions, and Iran’s nuclear program were also addressed during the talks.
