Jeddah: Saudi thanked China for taking the initiative to restore relations with Iran. Saudi Crown Prince Amir Mohammed bin Salman stated that he gratefully welcomes the intervention of the Chinese President.
Security Advisor and Minister of State with Cabinet status Dr. Musaid bin Muhammad al-Aiban said.
Last day, the diplomatic crisis between Iran and Saudi Arabia was resolved in the talks held in Beijing under the mediation of China. The Iranian news agency IRNA reported that it was decided to resolve the crisis between the two countries during the discussion.
The tensions that existed between Saudi Arabia and Iran since 2015 were resolved through the talks.
Middle East Eye, citing the news agencies of both countries, reported that as part of the talks held in Beijing, it was decided to resume diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran and to open embassies.
China is intervening in this issue following the failure of talks between the two countries in Iraq and Oman. The resolution of the problem with Saudi Arabia is a relief for Tehran, as there are sanctions once morest Iran, including in the international arena.
During the discussion, both the countries are ready for cooperation in important areas.
Mutual cooperation in diplomatic matters has been decided in the discussion. It was also decided to open the closed embassies in both the countries. An agreement has also been reached not to interfere in the internal affairs of the other country.
It was also agreed to renew the security agreement signed between the two countries in 2001 and to maintain the 1998 scientific, economic and cultural agreement.
As the two dominant religious countries in Asia, the diplomatic relations between the two countries are also viewed with great importance in the Arab region.
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