'Put past behind us': Iran, UAE's bonhomie ahead of key meeting with Gulf states over Hormuz
The meeting was held even as Iran and the UAE set aside their differences over the West Asia conflict to facilitate a joint declaration at the Brics Summit.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently expressed his desire to put the past behind him and forge a new relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This sentiment came following a surprise meeting between Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meeting took place despite ongoing tensions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict, as both nations set aside their differences to collaborate on a joint declaration at the BRICS Summit.
They also agreed to facilitate a meeting in Oman on September 14, where Iranian and Gulf officials, along with Iraqi counterparts, will discuss an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain, a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has declined to participate in the Omani meeting. Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of the Brics members condemning attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities and civilian infrastructure, as well as the need for restraint and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Middle Eastern countries.
The joint declaration from the summit also highlighted opposition to unilateral sanctions and coercive measures, and the importance of expanding trade in national currencies. Pezeshkian further called for the expansion of trade in national currencies and the strengthening of the New Development Bank to enhance economic resilience among BRICS member states.
He also stressed the need for greater involvement from the Global South in addressing global challenges, such as the environmental consequences of war and the need for knowledge and innovation.
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