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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Iran agreed Monday to continue talks aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, including on peace and security, following a quadrilateral meeting in Tehran that addressed Israel's activities in the region and developments in Palestine and Lebanon.
According to a joint statement issued after the meeting, the four countries reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining dialogue and expanding cooperation on regional issues.
The meeting, bringing together members of the Mecca Defense Alliance, was hosted by Mohsen Rezaei, secretary-general of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
Türkiye was represented by National Intelligence Organization (MIT) chief Ibrahim Kalin, Saudi Arabia by Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Pakistan by Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also attended the talks, which focused on regional security challenges, Israel's activities in the region and the latest developments in Palestine and Lebanon.
During the meeting, Pezeshkian expressed Tehran's readiness to deepen regional cooperation and resolve differences among countries, according to Iran's official IRNA news agency.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran, with firm conviction and serious determination, is ready to take steps toward deepening regional cooperation, resolving differences and drawing on the shared capabilities of Islamic countries,” Pezeshkian said.
The Iranian president emphasized the importance of strengthening unity and cooperation among Muslim countries, expressing support for initiatives that promote regional cohesion, security and development.
He also stressed that Muslim-majority countries could leverage their collective capabilities to present a model of justice and development to the international community.
Pezeshkian reiterated that Tehran would support any understanding that contributes to greater regional unity and stability.
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