Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, spoke on the sidelines of the Council of Ministers meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation about the status of Iran's contacts with the Gulf states and the details of the planned meeting in Salalah.
Continuation of Contacts with Gulf States
Gharibabadi emphasized that Iran's contacts with the foreign ministers of the region are ongoing and these communications are established at the highest levels. He added: "At the United Nations General Assembly, Mr. Araqchi met with all his counterparts from the Gulf states." These relations continue even as the regional situation is unfavorable due to the aggressions of the United States and the Zionist regime.
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Salalah Meeting and Discussion Topics
Gharibabadi further referred to the Salalah meeting, which was related to the understanding between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the entry and exit routes. He stated that this meeting could have been a suitable opportunity for the eight Gulf states to discuss peace and stability in the region. However, with the cancellation of this meeting, contacts at other levels continue.
The Deputy Foreign Minister of our country also referred to the Islamic Republic of Iran's position regarding the security of the Gulf and stated that the aggressions of the Zionist regime and the United States against Iran and the crimes they have committed have led to the firm defense of the nation and the armed forces of Iran. He also warned that if the enemy commits another mistake, they will receive a decisive response.
Yemen and Palestine Issues in Focus
Gharibabadi mentioned the issue of Palestine in this meeting and said that this issue is a common concern for all Islamic countries. He emphasized that the situation in Yemen should be managed in a way that the blockade is lifted and any solution that contributes to peace and stability in Yemen should be considered. The Deputy for Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also commented on the resolution that was drafted last year at the Istanbul summit condemning the Israeli attack on Iran, stating that this resolution will also be reviewed at future summits.
Gharibabadi concluded by referring to the final report that will be called the "Baghdad Report" and stated that some countries will present proposals that will be included in this report. He emphasized that these proposals should align with Iran's national interests and security and the necessities for establishing peace and stability in the region.
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