Tweeters reacted to the Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s response to his Iranian counterpart, Hussein Amir Abdullahian, who complained regarding the lengthy flight to Beijing. Al-Ekhbariya channel shared a video clip that showed a conversation between the two ministers before their meeting in Beijing. In the clip, Prince Faisal bin Farhan pointed out that the distance between Riyadh and Tehran is only two hours in response to Abdullahian’s complaint. Many social media users questioned the implications of this exchange. The ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran held their first meeting in seven years in Beijing, and they agreed to reopen embassies and work towards cooperation.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Tweeters interacted with the response of the Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, to his Iranian counterpart, Hussein Amir Abdullahian, following the latter complained regarding the length of the flight between his country and the Chinese capital, Beijing, on Thursday.
And the Saudi official Al-Ekhbariya channel published a video clip showing a side conversation between the two ministers before their meeting in Beijing.
The clip shows the Saudi foreign minister saying that “the distance between Riyadh and Tehran is only two hours,” following Abdullahian complained regarding the length of the trip to Beijing, according to Al-Ekhbariya.
A number of tweeters asked regarding the implications of the Saudi Foreign Minister’s response to his Iranian counterpart.
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran had met for the first time in 7 years in Beijing and signed a joint statement in which they agreed to reopen embassies and consulates and consolidate cooperation between the two countries.
In conclusion, the interaction between the Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers at their first meeting in seven years has caused a stir on Twitter. The exchange over the length of the flight to Beijing may seem trivial, but it highlights the tension and differences that have existed between the two countries. Nevertheless, the signing of a joint statement to reopen embassies and consulates and strengthen cooperation is a step towards improving relations. Only time will tell if this meeting will lead to a lasting peace between these two regional powers.
