China News Network, June 6 According to a report by Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the 8th local time, Iran's new ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ali-Reza Enayati, said that the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries in Iraq will have a positive impact on the regional situation. He also praised China's contribution to this end.
Ali-Reza Enayati reportedly said in an interview a few days ago, "Many of our friends and brothers have very much welcomed the resumption of (diplomatic) relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia." ”
On June 6, local time, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Bigdeli, Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Yusuf and others attended the resumption ceremony of the Iranian Embassy in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ali-Reza Enayati said it was essential to cooperate constructively and prioritize regional security issues based on economic, commercial, social and cultural development. He pointed out that ensuring security in this way can reduce or even withdraw foreign forces in the region, and "once cooperation between all countries in the region is strengthened, no factor can interfere with it." ”
Iran's new ambassador also noted Iran's willingness to strengthen relations with its neighbors. As a regional power, the (improvement) in Iran-Saudi relations will certainly have a positive impact on the region as a whole. He believes that the two countries can cooperate in many areas and provide economic opportunities for the development of regional countries.
Ali-Reza Enayati also praised China's role in promoting the restoration of relations between Iraq, according to the Tasnim news agency.
After the March 3-6 talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia in Beijing, China, the three sides issued a joint statement announcing an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, including agreement to restore diplomatic relations and reopen embassies and representative offices of both sides.
On June 6, local time, the Iranian Embassy in Saudi Arabia officially reopened. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Bigdley said at the resumption ceremony that this day is an important day in Iran-Saudi relations, and cooperation between the two countries has "entered a new era." In response, UN Secretary-General spokesman Dijaric said: "Any time two countries, especially those with such influence in the Gulf region, engage in an open and constructive dialogue, it will contribute to the development of the region." ”
The Tasnim news agency also pointed out that the outside world welcomed this progress, and the easing of relations between Saudi and Iran may ease the tense tensions that have been volatile in the region for decades.