Iran Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani held talks with Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, the leader of Iraqi Shias, in Najaf on Saturday in which the two sides exchanged views about the most important regional issues.

the Iranian Majlis speaker presented his views about the most important developments and put an emphasis on seeking the advice of maraja’ taqlid (Shia clerics who are regarded as sources of emulation) for resolving various issues and brokering greater unity among Muslims.

Ayatollah Sistani welcomed the Iranian delegation and expressed his views about issues facing Muslims in the region and beyond.

The ayatollah also wished success for Iranian officials in undertaking their duties.

Ayatollah sistani has been very influential in preventing sectarian violence between Shias and Sunnis which has been seriously pursued by individuals inspired by al-Qaeda since the invasion of the country in 2003.

Larijani, who started a four-day tour of Iraq on Wednesday along with a parliamentary delegation, also met with Ayatollah Saeed Hakim in Najaf on Saturday.