Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore diplomatic relations

The main points of agreement

  • Approving the resumption of diplomatic relations between them and the reopening of their embassies and representations within a maximum period of two months
    Their emphasis includes respect for the sovereignty of states and non-interference in their internal affairs.
  • They agreed that the foreign ministers of the two countries would hold a meeting to activate this, arrange the exchange of ambassadors, and discuss ways to strengthen relations between them
  • They agreed to activate the security cooperation agreement between them, signed in 2001, and the general agreement for cooperation in the field of economy, trade, investment, technology, science, culture, sports and youth, signed in 1998.
  • Each of the three countries expressed their keenness to make every effort to enhance regional and international peace and security.

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According to a tripartite statement, the Saudi-Iranian agreement took place at the initiative of the Chinese president to develop good neighborly relations between Riyadh and Tehran.

“At the conclusion of the completed talks, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies and representations within two months,” the statement said.

The agency stated that talks took place in Beijing between March 6 and 10 between the delegations of the two sides, headed by the Secretary-General of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, and the Saudi National Security Adviser, Minister Musaed bin Muhammad Al-Aiban, and in the presence of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

The main points of agreement

  • Approving the resumption of diplomatic relations between them and the reopening of their embassies and representations within a maximum period of two months
    Their emphasis includes respect for the sovereignty of states and non-interference in their internal affairs.
  • They agreed that the foreign ministers of the two countries would hold a meeting to activate this, arrange the exchange of ambassadors, and discuss ways to strengthen relations between them
  • They agreed to activate the security cooperation agreement between them, signed in 2001, and the general agreement for cooperation in the field of economy, trade, investment, technology, science, culture, sports and youth, signed in 1998.
  • Each of the three countries expressed their keenness to make every effort to enhance regional and international peace and security.

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