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Iran, Saudi Arabia aim to deepen bilateral relations

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News websites
  • 26 Jun 2024 13:12
2 Min Read

“We believe that there should be no obstacle in the way of this process," said Iranian Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani in a meeting with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji.

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  • Ali Bagheri Kani and Walid bin Abdulkarim Al Khereiji meeting in Tehran, June 24, 2024,. (SPA)
    Ali Bagheri Kani and Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji meet in Tehran, June 24, 2024. (SPA)

Iranian Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani met with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji in Tehran to discuss the further enhancement of the countries' bilateral relations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 19th Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) ministerial meeting on Monday.

“We believe that there should be no obstacle in the way of this process,” Bagheri Kani said, emphasizing the countries' determination to strengthen ties in various areas.

For his part, El-Khereiji underlined that Iran and Saudi Arabia share several commonalities, especially history and culture, stressing these facets as additional incentives to promote and strengthen diplomatic relations between the nations.

During the meeting, the Iranian minister expressed gratitude towards Saudi officials for facilitating the affairs and peaceful return of Iranian pilgrims who performed the Hajj rituals. In turn, El-Khereiji expressed his condolences for the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi, highlighting that the Iranian people will overcome this situation through the success of the presidential election.

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Mokhber received a phone call from MBS, during which the Saudi Crown Prince offered his condolences on the passing of Raisi and his companions in a helicopter crash.

Bin Salman underscored the significance of enhancing ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia for the broader region and the Islamic world, highlighting their pivotal roles.

"Tehran and Riyadh play a pivotal role in the region and the Islamic world, and by expanding relations between them, they can create a bright future for the region," he said.

On his part, Mokhber regarded the advancement of relations with neighboring and friendly nations as one of President Raisi's notable and strategic accomplishments.

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