AMMAN — Saudi Arabia and
Iran agreed on Friday to re-establish
diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies within two months, after years
of tensions between the two countries, Arab News reported.
اضافة اعلان
In response the efforts of China President Xi Jinping and “China’s
support for developing good neighborly relations between
Saudi Arabia and Iran”, the three countries announced the resumption of diplomatic relations between
Saudia Arabia and Iran, according to a statement carried by Saudi state news agency SPA.
“That includes an agreement to… re-open their embassies and
missions within a period not exceeding two months," the statement read. "The agreement includes
their affirmation of the respect for the sovereignty of states and the
non-interference in internal affairs of states.”
The two countries also agreed to organize a meeting between
their
foreign ministers to implement the agreement, arrange for the return of ambassadors,
and discuss enhancing bilateral relations.
The Saudi and Iranian officials expressed their appreciation
to Iraq and Oman for hosting dialogues between the two sides over the past
two years, the statement said.
They also expressed appreciation to the
Chinese leadership
and government for hosting and sponsoring the talks, it added.
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