Publish Date: 24 September 2024 - 04:48

Tehran, IRNA- The Iranian and Turkish presidents have met and held talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

According to IRNA, Masoud Pezeshkian and Recep Tayyip Erdogan during their meeting on Monday evening local time said that a better future for Islamic countries depends on the successful effort to create unity between Tehran and Ankara.

The two leaders also discussed about creating a large common market in the region as well as academic, scientific and economic exchanges between Iran and Turkiye that can show the greatness of the Islamic world.

Pezeshkian also referred to the Israeli genocide of Palestinians and emphasized that unity among Islamic countries will end the crimes being committed in Gaza.

In this meeting, Erdogan responded positively to Pezeshkian’s proposal to establish a regional communication network, calling it very valuable.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to increase cooperation with Turkiye in all areas, particularly in enhancing regional security, stated President Pezeshkian. 

He emphasized the importance of strengthening unity and solidarity among regional countries for mutual growth and development, highlighting the significance of establishing a large common market in the region, as well as encouraging academic, scientific, and economic exchanges.

Meanwhile, Erdogan expressed his condolences over the deaths of several Iranian miners in the Tabas mine incident and expressed concern over the escalation of the Zionist regime's attacks on Lebanon. 

He added that the Zionist regime has displayed a new definition of brutality and violence with the recent cyber-attack, and today the world is witnessing that Netanyahu has no intention of a ceasefire in Gaza and the establishment of stability in the region. 

Erdogan considered the prolonged genocide in Gaza, lasting over 11 months, as an indication of the Zionist regime's intention to escalate conflicts in the region. 

He noted the urgent need to conclude negotiations without delay, especially considering the arrival of the winter season and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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