Saudi Arabia is keen to resume diplomatic ties with Iran
Saudi Arabia stressed on Tuesday the importance of resuming diplomatic and consular work between the Kingdom and Iran. This will contribute to security and stability in the region.
The Minister of Information, Salman bin Youssef Al-Dossary, stated, in a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency, “SPA”, after the weekly session held by the Saudi Cabinet headed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday that “the Saudi Cabinet discussed developments regarding the agreement to resume relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and what was included in the talks between the two countries that were held in Beijing in terms of agreement and coordination regarding the necessary steps to resume diplomatic and consular work between them”.
Minister Al-Dosari added that the Saudi Cabinet stressed: “the importance of following up on implementation, in a way that enhances mutual trust, expands cooperation, and contributes to security, stability, and prosperity in the region.”
On the other hand, according to the minister, the council considered “the advanced positions achieved by the Kingdom in a number of international indicators related to the fields of smart cities, aviation security, and artificial intelligence, as reflecting the attention and support the state attaches to and provides all capabilities for these sectors and others, to continue achieving qualitative leaps in competitiveness and global leadership”.
