​​​​​​​The decision follows a formal letter from Mowlawi Es’haq Madani, Chairman of the Forum’s Supreme Council, presenting the outcome of a council session in which a majority of members supported Shahriari’s continuation for another term.

The World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, established to promote dialogue and cooperation among different Islamic traditions, plays a role in Iran’s broader religious diplomacy and outreach to Muslim communities worldwide.
The extension of Shahriari’s tenure signals continuity in the Forum’s agenda, which includes fostering intra-Muslim unity, addressing sectarian divides, and engaging in interfaith dialogue at regional and international levels.