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Clare: Iran and Saudi Arabia resume their bilateral relations and thank three countries, including Iraq
3/10/2023
Today, Friday, Iran and Saudi Arabia announced, in a joint statement, the agreement to resume bilateral relations between the two countries, according to what was reported by the Iranian Tasnim Agency.
The agency said that following the visit of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi to Beijing last February, the Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, began intensive talks with his Saudi counterpart on Monday, with the aim of following up the agreements of the Iranian president’s visit in order to resolve issues between Tehran and Riyadh once and for all.
And he announced in a joint statement that Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume bilateral relations. Where it was stated 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.”
He added, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia express their gratitude to the Republic of Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman for hosting the talks between the two sides in the years (2021 to 2022) and the leadership and government of the People’s Republic of China for hosting and supporting the talks that took place in this country and the efforts made to make them a success.
He continued, as a result 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 that the foreign ministers of the two countries will meet to implement this decision and make the necessary arrangements for the exchange of ambassadors.
The two countries affirmed respect for sovereignty and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, within the framework of implementing the security cooperation agreement signed on 4/17/2001 as well as the general economic, trade and investment agreement and technical, scientific, cultural, sports and youth cooperation signed on 5/27/1998.
The statement indicated that the three countries declare their firm determination to employ all efforts to promote peace and security at the regional and international levels. LINK
