Iran Hopeful about Outcome of Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed optimism about the results of a joint Arab-Islamic follow-up summit that will be held in Saudi Arabia’s capital on Monday to address the ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza and Lebanon.
In a telephone conversation on Sunday, Pezeshkian and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed hope that the two countries’ cooperation would continue to expand.
Pezeshkian stated that due to his busy schedule, he is not able to accept the Saudi King's invitation to participate in the joint Arab League-Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit in Saudi Arabia, which is set to be held on Monday.
He noted that Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref will attend the meeting, adding, “I have no doubt that under your prudence, this summit will yield effective and tangible results in stopping the crimes of the Israeli regime and the war and bloodshed in Gaza and Lebanon.”
The president also expressed hope that, given the will of the leaders of both countries, the relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran would deepen and expand in all areas.
The crown prince, for his part, expressed gratitude for the phone call, saying that Saudi officials fully understand the Iranian president’s conditions and wish success for “our Iranian brothers.”
"The relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia are at a historic turning point, and I hope they will be elevated to the highest levels in all areas; I value the opportunity for your First Vice President's presence in Riyadh and will have discussions with him in this regard”, bin Salman said.
He reiterated his invitation for Pezeshkian to visit Saudi Arabia. In response to Pezeshkian’s invitation to visit Iran, bin Salman said that it would be an honor for him to travel to Iran, expressing hope that this would happen as soon as possible.
