Arab states welcome rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia
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Arab countries are expressing the positive impact which could result from the Iranian and Saudi agreement.
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Signing ceremony between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations on March 10, 2023 (Social Media)
Several Arab countries reflected their views on the re-establishment of diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The countries touched on the subject by expressing hope for the future.
The head of the Sanaa negotiating delegation, Mohammed Abdel Salam, said, "The region needs the return of normal relations between its countries.", stressing the importance of having the Islamic nation restore its security after American/Zionist interventions in the area have worked to create regional disputes.
المنطقة بحاجة لعودة العلاقات الطبيعية بين دولها تسترد بها الأمة الإسلامية أمنها المفقود نتيجة التدخلات الأجنبية وعلى رأسها الصهيوأمريكية التي عملت على الاستثمار في الخلافات الإقليمية واتخذت الفزاعة الإيرانية لإثارة النزاعات وللعدوان على اليمن.
— محمد عبدالسلام (@abdusalamsalah) March 10, 2023
A member of the Sanaa delegation, Abdul-Malik al-Ajri, said, "Although the agreement to resume Iranian-Saudi relations concerns bilateral relations between them, it may represent a good beginning towards cooling regional conflicts."
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Al-Ajri indicated in his tweet that "the allegation of the presence of an Iranian threat was the cornerstone of the aggression against Yemen," adding that Yemen deserves an apology.
Egypt viewed that the agreement contributes to reducing tension in the region.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it is following with interest the announced agreement.
Egypt expressed its aspiration for the agreement to contribute to easing tensions in the region, strengthening the pillars of stability, preserving the capabilities of Arab national security, and the aspirations of the peoples of the region for prosperity, development, and stability.
— Egypt MFA Spokesperson (@MfaEgypt) March 10, 2023
These statements follow Iran and Saudi Arabia's announcement in a joint statement of their agreement to resume dialogue and diplomatic relations and to reopen embassies in both countries within two months.
ٍSimilarly, The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its hope that this step would contribute to strengthening security and stability in the region, in a manner that preserves the sovereignty of countries and the non-interference in their internal affairs, in a way that serves common interests.
رحبت #المملكة_الأردنية_الهاشمية بالبيان الثلاثي السعودي الإيراني الصيني، حول استئناف العلاقات الدبلوماسية بين #السعودية و #إيران، وأعربت المملكة عن أملها بأن تسهم هذه الخطوة في تعزيز الأمن والاستقرار في المنطقة، وبما يحفظ سيادة الدول وعدم التدخل بشؤونها الداخلية. pic.twitter.com/WM9r9goxSa
— وزارة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين الأردنية (@ForeignMinistry) March 10, 2023
The resumption of negotiations between Tehran and Riyadh was initiated by the Chinese president. After seven years of strained ties, with the help of Beijing, who brokered the series of talks and negotiations, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic ties and reopen missions in their respective countries.
"We hope that the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement contributes to enhancing regional security and stability and consolidating positive and constructive cooperation that benefits all the peoples of the region and the world," the Omani Foreign Ministry said.
#بيــان | أعربت وزارة الخارجية عن ترحيب سلطنة عُمان بالبيان الثلاثي المشترك الصادر من المملكة العربية السعودية والجمهورية الإسلامية الإيرانية وجمهورية الصين الشعبية باستئناف العلاقات الدبلوماسية السعودية الإيرانية وإعادة فتح سفارتيهما وممثلياتهما خلال مدة أقصاها شهران (٣/١) pic.twitter.com/CrHfStatdI
— وزارة الخارجية (@FMofOman) March 10, 2023
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry, meanwhile, welcomed the agreement reached between the two countries, saying the agreement was reached through Baghdad bolstering the foundation of the ties between Riyadh and Tehran through the talks it hosted before they were transferred to Oman and finally concluded under China's auspices.
تُعرِبُ وزارة الخارجيَّة عن ترحيبها بالإتفاق الذي تمَّ التوصُّل إليه بين المملكة العربيَّة السعوديَّة والجُمْهُوريَّة الإسلاميَّة الإيرانيَّة، لتبدأ بموجبه صفحة جديدة من العلاقات الدبلوماسيَّة بين البلدين. pic.twitter.com/uyoC34hgSd
— وزارة الخارجية العراقية (@Iraqimofa) March 10, 2023
After seven years of strained ties, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic relations and re-open their embassies series of talks brokered in Beijing, China under the auspices of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.
According to the joint statement, "the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to resume diplomatic ties and reopen embassies and missions within two months of talks."
Moreover, Iran and Saudi Arabia said they "thank the Republic of Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman for hosting the talks held between the two sides in 2021 and 2022, as well as the leaders and government of the People's Republic of China for hosting and supporting the talks held in that country."
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