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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei made key remarks on regional security dynamics, the Middle East crisis and diplomatic contacts between regional states during his weekly news conference in Tehran.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that Baqaei said Middle Eastern countries had begun developing collective security mechanisms among themselves to ensure domestic and regional stability.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry representative described as a positive step the decision by some regional countries to move away from dependence on foreign powers on security matters and give priority to direct diplomatic dialogue.
Baqaei commented on the expected visit to Tehran by senior representatives of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, members of the Mecca Alliance, and said:
“Efforts by regional countries to establish common mechanisms to safeguard their peace and security are commendable. The Tehran meeting could be an important first step toward creating a sustainable and effective security architecture in the Middle East, free from external interference.”
According to the Iranian diplomat, the main agenda for the expanded meetings between officials from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and Iran’s leadership will include Israel’s military operations in the region, the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and Palestine, and ways to ease tensions in the Persian Gulf.
Tehran said it hoped the contacts would strengthen regional solidarity and contribute to restoring stability in the Middle East.
