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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a seven-hour meeting with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to the official Iranian news agency, IRNA.
On Monday, the agency quoted Pezeshkian stating that Khamenei emphasized the critical importance of maintaining "unity and cohesion."
The Iranian President added that discussions covered the challenges stemming from sanctions imposed on Iran, specifically addressing "the people's livelihoods, employment opportunities, and housing."
He noted that US plots aim to foster division within Iran, stressing that Tehran is actively working to avoid internal disputes and refraining from statements that might spark them.
On Sunday, the office of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei announced that he had met with President Masoud Pezeshkian, marking a rare appearance given that he had not made any public outings since his appointment in March.
In an official statement, the Supreme Leader's office noted that the meeting coincided with the start of the third year of Pezeshkian's presidential term.
The statement added that the Supreme Leader and Pezeshkian held detailed discussions on various issues and challenges facing Iran, alongside current conditions surrounding the ongoing war and prospects for the upcoming phase, according to IRNA.
During the meeting, views were also exchanged regarding the enhancement of economic engagement with external parties, according to the agency.