Saudi FM receives phone call from Iranian counterpart

This file photo, taken on March 9, 2023, shows Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud during a meeting in Moscow. (Photo courtesy: AFP/File)
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  • Last month, Saudi Arabia, Iran agreed to reestablish diplomatic ties, reopen embassies
  • The deal was brokered by China following years of tensions between the two countries

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian on Sunday.

During the phone call, the ministers discussed issues of common interest and “the next steps in light of the recent tripartite agreement.”

Last month, Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies within two months following years of tensions between the two countries. The deal was brokered by China.