New Delhi, India – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that he held productive talks with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the sidelines of the BRICS leaders’ summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi. He noted that both sides agreed to turn the page on the past and look toward the future.
Positive talks in New Delhi
Pezeshkian stated that the meeting with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi was productive, focusing on ways to develop relations between Iran and the UAE and enhance communication between the two sides. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS summit—hosted by New Delhi—attended by the Iranian President and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed. This encounter occurs amidst diplomatic efforts aimed at strengthening relations and cooperation among the region’s nations.
Agreement to move past the past
Pezeshkian stated that the two sides agreed to “put the past behind them and look to the future,” emphasizing the importance of joint efforts to build a new phase in their relations. The Iranian president added that discussions focused on how to build a shared future, noting that this reflects the desire of both parties to move past previous differences and open new avenues for cooperation.
Looking forward to a shared future
Pezeshkian’s remarks come amidst regional efforts to foster dialogue and cooperation among the region’s nations, thereby helping to reduce tensions and bolster stability. The Iranian president emphasized that the agreement to move past the past represents a step toward focusing on shared interests and building more cooperative relations in the period ahead. This occurs at a time when the region is witnessing rapid political and security developments that—according to the Iranian stance—necessitate enhanced dialogue and coordination among its states.
