Qatari Emir meets with Iran's Leader of the Islamic Revolution

During a meeting with the Emir of Qatar and the delegation accompanying him, the Supreme Leader emphasized that expanding relations with neighbors is Iran's ultimate policy, noting that we expect Qatar's actions to return Iran's demands.

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his accompanying delegation met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei on Wednesday evening. The meeting was also attended by President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian.

At this meeting, the Supreme Leader of the Revolution announced that one of the policies declared by Mr. Pezeshkyan's government is the expansion of relations with neighbors, and God willing, good work has been done in this direction and progress has been made, and the esteemed Foreign Minister Mr. Araghchi is active and dynamic in this area.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution expressed hope that the agreements reached in Tehran will be beneficial for both countries and will enable both sides to fulfill their good-neighborly obligations even more than before.

Referring to the Qatari Emir's statements on regional issues during the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei added: "We consider Qatar a friendly and brotherly country, although there are still unclear and unresolved issues, such as the return of Iranian claims transferred to Qatar from South Korea, and we know that the US is the main obstacle to the implementation of this agreement."

He noted, "If we were in Qatar's place, we would ignore American pressure and return the demands of the other side, and we continue to expect such actions from Qatar ." The Leader of the Islamic Revolution emphasized: "There is no difference between American presidents."

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani expressed his joy at meeting with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and highly appreciated the Islamic Republic's stance in supporting the oppressed peoples of the world and the Palestinian people, and addressing the Leader, he said: "Your Excellency's stand alongside the Palestinian people will never be forgotten."

Referring to the unique and difficult conditions prevailing in the region, the Emir of Qatar noted that these conditions require greater cooperation among regional countries.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani also pointed to the agreements reached between Iran and Qatar, including the construction of an underwater tunnel between the two countries, and said: "Based on the agreement reached, a joint commission between the two countries will soon be launched, and the volume of economic exchanges will increase in the near future."