Doha, 02 Oct. 2024 (QNA/IRNA)

In his post on X, The Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has said that President of Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian's visit reflects the two countries' shared desire to continue boosting across the board constructive cooperation relations.

He expressed pleasure welcoming President Pezeshkian, hailing the visit as a reflection of the two countries' common desire to press ahead with consolidating constructive cooperation relations at all levels.

He said that today's bilateral talks in Doha came at a critical stage that the Middle East is going through amid the ongoing aggression on the Gaza Strip, the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon, and the mounting pace of escalation in the region.

The State of Qatar will press on endeavors and efforts intended for achieving the coveted security, stability and peace in the region and the world, Amir of State of Qatar stressed.

IRNA, official news agency of Iran reported that at a joint press conference with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, President Masoud Pezeshkian said that his country is not after war, stressing that security in the West Asia region is the security of all Muslims.

Irani president visit to Qatar is third official visit outside Iran since he was elected in July 2024. His first foreign destination was Iraq on 11th September, followed by visit to New York where he attended 79 UN General Assembly session.

Qatar and Iran also signed six MoUs this evening in Doha. Iranian ministers of foreign affairs, sport and youth as well as energy, and their Qatari counterparts signed the documents.

The documents call for expanding cooperation between the two countries in fields of hygiene, trade and economy, cultural programs, as well as sport and education.

Addressing to members of Media at the Lusail Palace in Doha, following the meeting between both the leaders, he said that 'Iran is not after war', stressing that it is Israel which forces Iran to react. Iran seeks peace and tranquility in the region, arguing that no country can achieve progress when there is war, he added.

President of Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian along with his delegation arrived this evening in Qatar to attend 35 Asian member states Forum (ACD)'s Third Summit being hosted by Qatar. A number of heads of the Asian countries; heads of the governments; ministers and their representatives will be meeting in the morning of Thursday to review steps taken specially in economic sector for the benefit of Asian region and its people.

Upon arrival at Lusail Palace Qatar this evening, President of Iran was given guard of honour. During the official talks between both the leaders, Amir of State of Qatar welcomed the Iranian President and the accompanying delegation, wishing them a pleasant stay and for relations between the two countries further development and growth in various fields in a way that achieves the interests of the two peoples.

He praised the level of Qatari-Iranian cooperation based on joint interests and good neighborliness.

Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Iranian President expressed his thanks on the warm reception and generous hospitality, hoping that his first official visit to the State of Qatar would contribute to pushing cooperation to broader horizons in various fields of cooperation.

The talks dealt with bilateral relations between the two countries, the means to enhance them in different fields, particularly in economy, energy, and culture. The session also dealt with the most prominent regional and international issues of joint interest, particularly developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories as well as Lebanon.

Present on the occasion from Qatar side were Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani; Chief of the Amiri Diwan, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani; Minister of Transport, Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti; Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi; Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al-Thani; Minister of Sports and Youth, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani; and a number of senior officials.

On Iranian side, present in the discussions included Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi; Chief of Staff of Iranian President, Dr. Mohsen Haji-Mirzaei; Minister of Energy, Abbas Aliabadi; Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali; and a number of members of the delegation accompanying Iranian President.

Both the leaders also held a bilateral meeting during which they discussed the most important developments in the region and the world, in addition to a number of issues of joint interest.

Later, Amir of Qatar hosted a dinner in honor of visiting Iran's President and his accompanying delegation.

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and his accompanying delegation on arriving at Doha Hamad International Airport was welcomed by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi; Ambassador of State of Qatar to Islamic Republic of Iran, Saad Abdullah Saad Al Mahmoud Al Sharif; and Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to State of Qatar, Dr. Ali Salehabadi.