Iranian Majlis speaker hold talks with Kuwaiti, Syrian, Qatari parliament speakers

TEHRAN, Oct.3 (MNA) – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani held separate talks with his counterparts from Kuwait, Syria, and Qatar on the sidelines of the conference on the Palestinian intifada in Tehran.

The Palestinian issue and bilateral ties featured most in talks between the top parliamentarians.

In his meeting with Jassem Mohammad Al-Kharafi, Kuwaiti National Assembly speaker, Larijani said Palestine is the most important issue of the Islamic world.

Larijani said the parliaments in the Islamic countries, through cooperation, can play an important role in protecting the rights of Palestinians.

Larijani also said ties between Iran and Kuwait are unique in the region.

Al-Kharafi also called relations between the two countries historical, adding Tehran and Kuwait have also been able to strengthen relations over the past years.

The Kuwaiti official also pointed to the Palestine conference, saying this is the only conference that focuses on the Palestine issue comprehensively.

He also thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for hosting the conference.