A Saudi official has confirmed that talks between Riyadh and Damascus are underway to resume consular services after a 12-year estrangement. The Saudi government is committed to facilitating necessary consular services for the people of Syria and officials from both countries are discussing the resumption of services, with the first step possibly being the opening of airspace between the two nations.
In addition, the Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iranian counterpart Hussein Amir Abdullahian have agreed to meet soon to pave the way for the reopening of embassies and consulates between the two countries. The call was made to exchange congratulations and blessings on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also welcomed the statement issued by the Ministerial Council of the “Gulf Cooperation Council” regarding the resumption of relations between Riyadh and Tehran, expressing hope that the agreement will contribute to promoting peace and stability in the region. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia and Iran announced an agreement to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies and representations within two months.
A Saudi source confirmed that Riyadh and Damascus are in talks to resume consular services, after a 12-year estrangement. The source explained to the Saudi Al-Ikhbariya channel yesterday (Thursday) that within the framework of the Kingdom’s keenness to facilitate the necessary consular services for the two peoples, a search is underway between officials in Saudi Arabia and their counterparts in Syria about resuming the provision of consular services, while informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. », that the first steps after the talks, result in the opening of airspace between the two countries.
In another matter, the Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, and his Iranian counterpart, Hussein Amir Abdullahian, agreed to hold a bilateral meeting between them soon. This is to pave the way for the reopening of embassies and consulates between the two countries. This came as part of a phone call that Prince Faisal bin Farhan made with the Iranian minister. Where the two sides exchanged congratulations and blessings on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Likewise, a spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yesterday, Thursday, welcomed the statement issued by the Ministerial Council of the “Gulf Cooperation Council” regarding the resumption of relations between Riyadh and Tehran, expressing his country’s aspirations for the agreement to play an influential role in promoting peace and stability in the region. And Saudi Arabia and Iran announced, earlier this month, that they had reached an agreement to resume diplomatic relations, and to reopen the embassies and representations of the two countries within a maximum of two months.
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In the midst of regional tensions and conflicts, the recent developments in Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic relations with Syria and Iran bring a glimmer of hope for peaceful resolutions. By resuming consular services with Syria and agreeing to hold a bilateral meeting with Iran, the Kingdom is taking significant steps towards rebuilding and strengthening its ties with its neighbors. The positive responses from both Iran and Syria are a positive sign that a new chapter of cooperation and stability in the Middle East is possible. As we look forward to the reopening of embassies and the continued progress towards peaceful relations, we can hope for a brighter future for the people of the region.