Iran and Saudi Arabia unite in sharing environmental experience
In a recent development, Ali Salajeghe, the head of Iran's Department of Environment, engaged in a significant dialogue with Ayman bin Salem, the executive director of the National Meteorological Center of Saudi Arabia. This momentous meeting occurred on the sidelines of the international Conference on combating sand and dust storms.
In a recent development, Ali Salajeghe, the head of Iran's Department of Environment, engaged in a significant dialogue with Ayman bin Salem, the executive director of the National Meteorological Center of Saudi Arabia. This momentous meeting occurred on the sidelines of the international Conference on combating sand and dust storms.
During the meeting, Salajeghe underscored the striking commonalities between Iran and Saudi Arabia, expressing concerns about external forces attempting to create divisions between these two nations. He emphasized the potential for both countries to work collaboratively for the greater good of the Islamic world. Salajeghe stated, "By working together, we can create good days for the Islamic world, and we believe that our common laws and common religion are the cause of human happiness."
Recognizing the shared challenges related to dust and sandstorms, particularly affecting areas such as Sistan and Baluchistan in Iran, Salajeghe urged for joint efforts to address these issues. He highlighted that Iran's extensive experience in managing dust and its climatic diversity positioned it as a valuable partner in environmental protection.
Moreover, Salajeghe emphasized the need for Iran and Saudi Arabia to come together to combat sea pollution, highlighting their commonalities beyond land-related issues.
Continuing the discussion, Ayman bin Salem expressed his gratitude to the Islamic Republic of Iran for its warm hospitality during the international summit on combating sand and dust storms. He shared his personal experience of hosting Iranian pilgrims in Makkah, emphasizing the strong historical ties between the two nations.
Salem stressed the significance of strong Islamic relations binding Iran and Saudi Arabia, expressing a desire to strengthen these ties for a better future. He highlighted the importance of international action in addressing dust storm challenges, noting that Saudi Arabia, despite being a desert region, also faces the impact of dust from neighboring countries.
Salem further disclosed Saudi Arabia's environmental projects and its commitment to collaborate with neighboring nations as an Islamic duty. He expressed readiness to share knowledge and experiences to collectively address the issues posed by fine dust, fostering regional cooperation for a sustainable and prosperous future.
This constructive dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia reflects a promising step toward environmental cooperation, transcending boundaries for the betterment of the region and the Islamic world.