Responding to the exchange of envoys between Tehran and Riyadh, US State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel expressed hope that dialogue will contribute to the de-escalation of tensions in West Asia and more regional stability and security.
Diplomatic sources say Iran will reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Alireza Enayati will take over the mission following seven years of closure.
The Iranian Navy chief says the Islamic Republic will soon establish a maritime coalition with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other states to help strengthen peace and stability in the neighborhood.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says reconciliation with Saudi Arabia is not a mere tactical agreement, and that the deal is in fact rooted in Tehran’s policy of prioritizing neighbors.
A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official says Tehran is ready for the official reopening of the Iranian and Saudi missions in both countries, after the two Persian Gulf neighbors reached a reconciliation deal.
Secretary General of the Gaza-based Islamic Jihad movement has lauded the recent agreement between Tehran and Riyadh on the revival of ties. Ziad al-Nakhala added the deal has restored normality to the region and will have positive effects on the Palestinian cause.
Iran has named an ambassador to Saudi Arabia, almost two months after the two countries agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations. Alireza Enayati was named Iran’s new ambassador to Riyadh.
A recent trip by Iranian Economy Minister Ehsan Khandouzi to Saudi Arabia was a sign that Tehran and Riyadh are serious in their pursuit of rapprochement, a report says.
Iranian Minister of Economy Ehsan Khandouzi says that during a recent meeting with Saudi officials, they demanded that the resumption of economic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran also be facilitated promptly.
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.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that Tehran will soon appoint an ambassador to Riyadh, following a China-brokered agreement in March that ended a seven-year rupture in Tehran-Riyadh relations.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says the hurdle to visits by Iranian businesspeople to Saudi Arabia will be removed within the next 30 days.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says a Saudi trade delegation will participate in an exhibition of Iranian-made products in Tehran.
Iran’s chargé d'affaires in Saudi Arabia has thanked Riyadh for its assistance in repatriating Iranian nationals from Sudan where the army and a rebel group are engaged in heavy fighting.
Head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines has reportedly sent a letter to the chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, declaring the full readiness of the Iranian private sector to exchange commercial and economic delegations in areas of mutual interest and to hold joint trade exhibitions.
Iran’s minister of industry, mines and trade says Tehran and Riyadh have started their trade ties after their recent agreement to normalize relations, adding the two neighbors have kicked off trade exchanges.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian described the outcome of the Saudi technical team’s trip to Iran for the reopening of the country’s embassy and consulate general as good.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Iran and Saudi Arabia are pushing to implement their agreements on re-opening of embassies and that the missions will begin operation no later than May 9.
