Iranian President Masoud Behzadian discussed with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Kuwaiti Prime Minister Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah in two separate meetings in the Turkish city of Antalya, regional de-escalation efforts and enhancing economic and defense cooperation.
The meetings came on the sidelines of the UN Climate Conference "COP 31," where Sharif emphasized during his talks with Behzadian the necessity of dialogue, restraint, and reducing escalation, expressing his concern over the ongoing conflict in the region.
Sharif highlighted "the importance of building on the understandings achieved under the Islamabad memorandum last June," reiterating "his country's readiness to play a constructive role in supporting regional peace and stability."
For his part, Behzadian expressed "appreciation for Pakistan's diplomatic support for Iran and for Islamabad's efforts for regional peace and security," affirming "Tehran's desire to expand bilateral cooperation," while both sides agreed to continue consultations and coordination to address common challenges.
In a separate meeting with the Kuwaiti Prime Minister, Sharif discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and development, in addition to regional and international developments and the impacts of climate change.
Both sides welcomed the recent ratification by their countries of the defense cooperation agreement, expressing hope that it would contribute to strengthening bilateral relations.
The presidents committed to "expanding economic and trade ties and continuing cooperation to support regional stability and sustainable development."