The two presidents held talks on the sidelines of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Turkiye, discussing ways to strengthen relations and the latest regional and international developments, the Iranian president’s office said on Thursday.
Emphasizing the historical, cultural, and civilizational ties between the two neighboring countries, Pezeshkian and Erdogan called for making better use of their extensive capacities to expand cooperation in various fields.
They also highlighted the importance of boosting trade, facilitating economic cooperation, strengthening private-sector engagement and exploring new opportunities for cooperation between Tehran and Ankara.
The two leaders further exchanged views on regional developments, stressing the need for closer cooperation among regional countries to safeguard peace, stability and lasting security.
They underlined the need for dialogue, constructive engagement, and joint efforts to prevent escalating tensions and spreading insecurity across the region, highlighting the shared responsibility of regional countries to address common challenges through cooperation and convergence.
