Iranian Minister of Economy in Saudi Arabia on official visit

Iranian Minister of Economy and Financial Affairs Seyyed Ehsan Khandouzi, at the head of an economic delegation, has arrived at the Jeddah airport in Saudi Arabia, and was welcomed by the kingdom’s officials, directors of the Saudi-based Islamic Development Bank, and staff members of the Iranian Consulate in the Saudi city.

The visit will feature bilateral talks with Saudi Arabian officials and participation at a meeting of the Islamic Development Bank, where he will deliver a speech.

This marks the first visit by an Iranian official to Saudi Arabia since the two countries reached a China-brokered reconciliation agreement.

Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Wednesday that Tehran will soon appoint its ambassador to Riyadh.

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