Tehran: President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for the sympathy and solidarity shown by the government and people of Georgia, emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran's approach of supporting peace and regional cooperation, while calling for the expansion of bilateral relations across various sectors.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Iranian president expressed appreciation for the sympathy and solidarity shown by the government and people of Georgia and, emphasizing the Islamic Republic of Iran's approach of supporting peace and regional cooperation, called for the expansion of bilateral relations across various sectors.

Pointing to the recent acts of aggression by the United States and the Zionist regime against the Iranian nation, President Pezeshkian described these actions as contrary to the fundamental principles of international law, the UN Charter, and international humanitarian law. He stated that the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, along with a number of the country's commanders, officials, scientists, academics, students, and innocent citizens, were martyred, and parts of the nation's infrastructure were also targeted.

During this meeting, the President of Georgia conveyed the sincere condolences and sympathy of the Georgian government and people regarding the martyrdom of the Islamic Revolution leader and a number of Iranian citizens. He stated that Georgia followed news of this loss with deep sorrow and stood by the Iranian nation during these difficult days.