For De-escalation... Meeting Between 'Mecca Agreement' Countries and Iran in Tehran - Sarmad
Khalid bin Salman leads Saudi delegation in Tehran meetings with Iranian, Pakistani, and Turkish officials to de-escalate tensions
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is leading the Kingdom’s delegation to the meetings of the Mecca Convention for Joint Defense with Iranian officials on Monday in Tehran.
According to Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Raed Qarmali, who announced the participation on his X (formerly Twitter) account, the meetings include Pakistani Army Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir and Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin.
Representatives of the Mecca Convention for Joint Defense are meeting in Tehran with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaee.
According to Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Raed Qarmali, these meetings are part of the ongoing efforts by the Mecca Convention for Joint Defense countries to de-escalate tensions among the parties to the current crisis, encourage dialogue and diplomatic solutions, and support mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan. The meetings also aim to reaffirm the pivotal role of the Mecca Convention countries in ensuring regional security and stability, and to work with all countries in the region to achieve this goal.
His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defense, is leading the Kingdom’s delegation to the meetings hosted by the Iranian capital Tehran today between the Mecca Convention for Joint Defense countries and officials from the Islamic Republic of Iran.
These meetings are held with the participation of General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff…
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