Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Tehran, where both officials affirmed that Islamic nations must deepen cooperation and unity to resist foreign interventions and regional destabilization efforts.

Pezeshkian emphasized that unity, rapprochement, and the sharing of experiences among Islamic countries would prevent external powers from creating crises. He attributed part of the region's instability to "conspiracies and the fueling of disputes by some interfering parties seeking to impose wrong policies and hinder development in Islamic nations."

"If Islamic countries act with a unified will, no power will be able to create problems for their people," Pezeshkian asserted.

Fidan echoed these sentiments, stating that divisions have cost the Islamic world valuable time. He stressed the necessity of cooperation, saying the time has come for " joint and parallel steps to strengthen partnerships across the Islamic world."

The Turkish foreign minister also delivered a message from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pezeshkian, highlighting the importance of boosting trade, economic ties, and regional cooperation between Tehran and Ankara.

Iran, Turkiye share strategic interests despite differences: Araghchi

Iran and Turkiye, while holding different views on certain issues, maintain close diplomatic consultations rooted in mutual interests and regional responsibilities, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed in an exclusive interview with IRNA.

The interview followed Araghchi’s meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who was in Tehran for bilateral and regional discussions. The talks were held under the framework of regular high-level engagement between the two neighboring countries.

Araghchi emphasized that despite periodic disagreements, Iran and Turkiye have consistently upheld dialogue and cooperation due to their shared borders, historical ties, and overlapping interests in regional stability.

“There are certainly differences, but what brings us together is far more important,” he said. “Our geographical proximity creates shared challenges and shared interests.”

He highlighted that both countries recognize the strategic necessity of maintaining friendly relations, regardless of current political dynamics. The ministers discussed political, commercial, cultural, and economic issues, including the need to raise trade volume and enhance bilateral exchanges.