Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani announced that a delegation from Tehran had arrived in Saudi Arabia to make the necessary arrangements to open his country's embassy in Riyadh and its consulate in Jeddah. He said in statements published by the official Iranian TV (Al-Alam), today (Wednesday): The delegation will also discuss resuming the activity of the permanent Iranian representation in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Kanaani revealed that Tehran will seek to open its missions in Saudi Arabia and resume its activities before the Hajj season.
Last Saturday, a Saudi technical delegation visited Tehran to discuss mechanisms for reopening the Kingdom's representations in Iran, in implementation of the two countries' agreement last March to resume diplomatic relations with Chinese mediation.
Last month, Saudi Arabia and Iran reached an agreement on resuming diplomatic relations and reopening the embassies and representations of the two countries within a maximum of two months, in a move that was widely welcomed by the Arab and international community.
A tripartite statement was issued by the three countries (Saudi Arabia, Iran and China) that included the provisions of the agreement, including the affirmation of the sovereignty of each country and non-interference in internal affairs, in addition to the Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers holding a meeting to activate the arrangement for the exchange of ambassadors, and to discuss ways to strengthen relations between them. .
Yesterday (Tuesday), the Saudi Cabinet discussed the developments regarding the agreement to resume relations between Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the contents of the talks between the two countries, which were held in Beijing in terms of agreement and coordination regarding the necessary steps to resume diplomatic and consular work between them, and stressing the importance of following up on implementation. In a way that enhances mutual trust, expands the scope of cooperation, and contributes to achieving security, stability and prosperity in the region.
Okaz (Jeddah, Tehran) @okaz_online
