Collaboration with criminal Zionist regime must cease immediately: Iranian parliament speaker

October 13, 2024 - 21:0

TEHRAN- The Iranian Parliament speaker stated that all forms of collaboration with the criminal Zionist regime must cease immediately.

Speaking at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Summit and during an emergency session of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC) in Geneva on Sunday, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stressed the necessity of halting any cooperation, support, dialogue, or political and economic initiatives involving the Zionist regime.

“Before I participated in the PUIC, I visited Beirut to carry the message of the Lebanese people's struggle and resistance to Geneva. The Islamic Republic is prepared to assist in establishing a shared security framework to address the historical threat posed by the Zionist regime. All forms of cooperation, aid, dialogue, and political and economic projects with the Zionist regime must be terminated,” he asserted.

Qalibaf further stated, “In the current situation, we must make a decisive choice. If we can reach a collective agreement, victory is imminent, and divine support is assured. Failure to do so will result in consequences for all of us.”

Qalibaf underscored that the Zionist regime aims to dominate all regional infrastructures, and if it cannot succeed, it will destroy them.

“Given these circumstances, fostering unity, friendship, and solidarity is essential for our collective security,” he emphasized.

“We are committed to making a vigorous and urgent effort to establish a common security understanding regarding this historical threat, and we will do everything possible to eliminate this danger from the Islamic Ummah,” Qalibaf declared.

Iranian Parliament speaker concluded by highlighting that the Zionist regime is attempting to mask its significant weaknesses and limited power through aggressive posturing to hinder the growth of unity and friendship among nations.

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is an international organization that unites national parliaments from across the globe. Established in 1889, it holds the distinction of being the oldest international parliamentary body, with membership comprising the national parliaments of 180 countries. 

The IPU's primary functions include promoting parliamentary diplomacy, hosting global conferences and assemblies, offering technical support to parliaments, and aiding in the advancement of international law and institutions.

Iranian and UAE Parliamentary speakers hold bilateral talks

The speaker of the Iranian Parliament engaged in discussions with Saqr Ghobash, the speaker of the National Assembly of the UAE. 

Qalibaf met with Ghobash during the Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Geneva. 

The union of Muslim countries in support of Palestine and preventing the escalation of tensions in the region by the Israeli regime was one of the main topics of this discussion.

Qalibaf traveled to Switzerland accompanied by a parliamentary delegation to participate in the 149th Assembly of the IPU.