Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif has proposed establishing a new regional body called the Muslim West Asian Dialogue Association (MWADA) to enhance stability and cooperation among Middle Eastern nations.
“My experience has taught me that achieving stability in the Middle East, particularly in the Persian Gulf, requires more than merely resolving crises. To transform the region, I propose the creation of the Muslim West Asian Dialogue Association,” Zarif wrote in an op-ed for The Economist.
The proposed initiative aims to unite all Muslim countries in the Middle East—Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, the UAE, and Yemen—on a shared platform rooted in common faith, collective security, and the principle of non-interference.
Zarif emphasized that MWADA's priorities should include resolving ongoing crises in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, while countering external interference by non-regional actors. He also highlighted the potential for MWADA to foster infrastructure projects spanning transportation, energy pipelines, and telecommunications networks.
“MWADA will prioritize cultural exchanges, collaboration in water resource management, combating terrorism, and media campaigns to promote harmonious coexistence,” Zarif stated, envisioning the body as a comprehensive platform for regional progress and unity.
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Based on TASS materials