In a joint statement, Saudi Arabia, Iran agree to resume ‎relations, including activating economic agreements

A joint statement was issued at the conclusion of the talks between the foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Chinese capital, Beijing, as follows:

In light of what was included in the joint tripartite statement of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People’s Republic of China issued on March 10, 2023 AD regarding the resumption of relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and within the framework of coordination between the two countries regarding the necessary steps to resume diplomatic and consular work Between them, talks took place in the capital, Beijing, on Ramadan 15, 1444 AH, corresponding to April 6, 2023, between Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

During the talks, the two sides stressed the importance of following up and activating the implementation of the Beijing Agreement, in a way that enhances mutual trust and expands the scope of cooperation, and contributes to achieving security, stability and prosperity in the region.

The two sides affirmed their keenness to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and activate the security cooperation agreement between the two countries, signed on 1/22/1422 AH, corresponding to 4/17/2001 AD, and the general agreement for cooperation in the field of economy, trade, investment, technology, science, culture, sports and youth signed on 2/2/1419 AH corresponding to 5/27/1998 AD.

The two sides agreed to reopen their diplomatic missions during the agreed period, to proceed with taking the necessary measures to open the embassies of the two countries in Riyadh and Tehran, and their general consulates in Jeddah and Mashhad, and to continue coordination between the technical teams of the two sides to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries, including Resuming flights, mutual visits by official delegations and the private sector, and facilitating the granting of visas to citizens of the two countries, including Umrah visas.

The two sides expressed their aspiration to intensify consultative meetings and discuss ways of cooperation to achieve more positive prospects for relations, given the natural resources, economic potentials that the two countries possess, and great opportunities to achieve mutual benefit for the two brotherly peoples. They affirmed their readiness to do everything possible to overcome any obstacles facing strengthening cooperation between them

The two sides also agreed to enhance their cooperation in everything that would achieve security and stability in the region and in a way that serves the interests of its countries and peoples.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides expressed their thanks and appreciation to the Chinese side for hosting this meeting, and the two sides also expressed their thanks to the Swiss government for its endeavors and appreciated efforts to take care of Saudi and Iranian interests.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, renewed the invitation extended to Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to visit the Kingdom and hold a bilateral meeting in the capital, Riyadh.

For his part, Hussein Amir Abdallahian welcomed the invitation, and invited Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to visit the Islamic Republic of Iran and hold a bilateral meeting in the capital, Tehran, and Faisal bin Farhan welcomed the invitation.