RIYADH — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is leading the Kingdom’s delegation to Tehran on Monday for talks between representatives of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement countries and senior Iranian officials.Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Ambassador Dr. Rayed Krimly announced the visit in a statement on X, saying the meetings would bring together representatives of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye.The delegation includes Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Turkish National Intelligence Director Ibrahim Kalin.Representatives of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement countries are scheduled to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei.Krimly said the visit forms part of continued efforts by the agreement’s member countries to reduce tensions between parties involved in the ongoing regional crisis and promote dialogue and diplomatic solutions.The talks also aim to support mediation efforts undertaken by Qatar and Pakistan to address the crisis.According to Krimly, the visit underscores the pivotal role of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement countries in strengthening regional security and stability.He emphasized their commitment to working with all countries in the region to achieve de-escalation and advance peaceful solutions.
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