Tehran: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa have underscored the importance of unity and cooperation among Islamic nations. During a phone conversation on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the leaders expressed their commitment to strengthening solidarity, interaction, and brotherhood among Islamic countries. They exchanged greetings and prayed for the well-being and prosperity of their nations and the broader Islamic Ummah.
According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the leaders emphasized the significance of the Hajj pilgrimage as a source of unity among Muslim nations and called for collaborative efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. Both leaders agreed that countering divisive agendas against the Islamic Ummah requires joint efforts to preserve regional unity and brotherhood.
In a separate call, President Pezeshkian offered Iran’s readiness to mediate between Pakistan and India. He spoke with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, congratulating Pakistan on Eid al-Adha and stressing the importance of unity in the Islamic world. Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s willingness to support initiatives aimed at establishing lasting peace between the neighboring countries.
The Pakistani Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that Sharif reiterated his invitation for Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan, expressing interest in enhancing bilateral ties. The two sides also discussed boosting cooperation in various sectors to strengthen their relationship.
Additionally, Pezeshkian and Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings, calling for stronger Islamic unity, particularly in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza. Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of solidarity among Muslims and expanding cooperation between Iran and Algeria.
Both leaders expressed deep sympathy for the plight of Gaza’s people amid Israeli actions, with Pezeshkian arguing that a united Islamic front could deter such aggression. President Tebboune congratulated the Iranian nation on Eid al-Adha and reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and supporting Gaza.