Pezeshkian meets with the Qatari Prime Minister in New York to discuss reducing the regional escalation
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian received Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings, where they discussed ways to reduce escalation in the region and enhance regional security and stability.
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Why It Matters
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two sides discussed regional developments and efforts to reduce escalation.
On Friday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian received the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, at his residence in New York City, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, in a statement, that Pezeshkian received Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman in New York, where the latest developments in the situation in the region were reviewed during the meeting, and the efforts made to reduce escalation and create appropriate conditions for dialogue.
The ministry added that the two sides discussed ways to contribute to enhancing regional security and stability.
Pezeshkian told Fox News on Thursday that Iran is still seeking to reach an agreement with the United States, but ending the war is in Washington's hands.
“We are seeking to reach an agreement if the other party agrees to it,” Pezeshkian said in an interview with “Special Report with Bret Baier” on Fox News.
He added: "America is the one that should choose whether it wants to end this war or not."
Open Questions
- Are there specific de-escalation initiatives that have been agreed upon?
