Iranian President Pezeshkian Urges Muslim Nations to Avoid Conflicts, Strengthen Ties

During a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening Islamic unity, stating that Muslim nations must “facilitate conditions for each other and avoid complicating issues” in the face of mounting pressure from shared adversaries.

President Pezeshkian hailed Iran-Turkey relations as well established and with enormous potential for expansion during their meeting in Tehran on Sunday evening.

The Iranian president stressed the critical need for strategic convergence and better ties amongst Islamic countries.

He attributed many current regional conflicts to “plots and the fueling of differences by intervening actors,” whose purpose is to “impose their wrongful intentions and policies on the region, creating obstacles to the development and progress of Islamic countries.”

“If Islamic countries move within the framework of a unified will, based on unity, convergence, and exchange of experiences, no power will be able to create problems for Muslim nations,” he stated.

Pezeshkian drew a parallel with the European experience, stating that, despite a lengthy history of conflicts and wars, European nations have managed to reduce borders, develop common financial and political structures, and integrate their economic and communication networks.

He contended that the Islamic world, which has “much deeper cultural and civilizational commonalities,” can undoubtedly pursue a path of cohesive collaboration and collective progress by putting aside internal conflicts.

Pezeshkian stated that this must be achieved through the integration of trade, knowledge, and culture.

“We believe that from borders where trade, science, and culture pass, terrorism and weapons will never pass.”