Pezeshkian thanks Pakistan, Qatar for MoU roles; hails Tajik support
The Iranian president expressed appreciation for the critical roles played by Pakistan and Qatar in achieving a peace agreement between Iran and the United States, also thanking Tajikistan for its supportive position toward Iran.
Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country mediated the peace talks between Tehran and Washington, expressed appreciation for Pakistan's “extremely critical role in steering the mediation process with great skill and sincerity,” saying that Iran would “always remember Pakistan's positive and constructive efforts and its support for Iran during these difficult times.”
Sharif, for his part, said the landmark deal would not only help restore peace in the region, but also go a long way in rebuilding the Iranian nation and further strengthening Pakistan-Iran ties.
He also wished the Iranian side success in the next phase of negotiations.
In a separate conversation with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Iranian president also praised Qatar for its role in facilitating diplomatic efforts that led to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the US.
Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's commitment to strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties with neighboring and Islamic countries and expressed hope that the new atmosphere created by the MoU would deepen relations between Iran, Qatar, and other regional states.
Welcoming the MoU, Sheikh Tamim emphasized the importance of diplomacy and dialogue in reducing tensions and enhancing regional stability, adding that the current circumstances offer an opportunity to expand cooperation between the two countries.
Iranian president also held a phone conversation with Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, during which Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for the supportive, fraternal, and sympathetic position of the government and people of Tajikistan toward Iran.
Both sides welcomed the agreement and emphasized the importance of strengthening peace and stability across the region.
President Pezeshkian, referring to recent regional developments, expressed hope that greater unity among Islamic countries would help prevent destabilizing and aggressive policies in the region and pave the way for sustainable peace and security.
President Rahmon congratulated Iran on reaching the recent MoU with the US, describing it as a hopeful development for the peoples of the region.