Iran, Saudi Arabia ‘influential’ countries in West Asia region, Muslim world: President Raeisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has praised Iran and Saudi Arabia as two influential countries in the West Asia region and the Muslim world, calling for further promotion of ties between Tehran and Riyadh.
Raeisi made the remarks on Monday as he met with Alireza Enayati, Iran’s new ambassador to Saudi Arabia, ahead of his departure for Riyadh.
Highlighting the Islamic Republic’s commitment to the expansion and consolidation of relations with its neighboring countries, the Iranian president called for the utilization of the existing capacities to further enhance Tehran-Riyadh ties.
“Collaboration between Iran and Saudi Arabia, as well as increased regional cooperation at bilateral and multilateral levels, particularly in issues concerning the Islamic world ... will enhance the standing of regional countries,” Raeisi said.
He also noted that improved regional cooperation would decrease foreign interference in regional affairs.
Behind closed doors on August 18, visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held "frank and fruitful" talks in Jeddah, the highest level talks since the two countries restored relations after years of estrangement.
The two sides underscored the need to enhance sustainable relations in all fields, with Amir-Abdollahian expressing Iran's determination to improve relations with the countries in the region, particularly Saudi Arabia.
Salman, for his part, said Saudi Arabia views the relationship with Iran as strategic and reiterated Riyadh's invitation to the Iranian president to travel to Saudi Arabia.
Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed in Beijing on March 10 to resume relations and reopen diplomatic missions within two months.
In a joint statement after signing the agreement, Tehran and Riyadh highlighted the need to respect the national sovereignty of one another and refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of the respective countries.
They also agreed to implement a security cooperation agreement signed in April 2001 and another accord reached in May 1998 to boost economic, commercial, investment, technical, scientific, cultural, sports, and youth affairs cooperation.
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