Iran: Talks with Saudi Arabia focused on regional stability, security

Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says strengthening stability and security in West Asia has been the central theme of recent diplomatic consultations between Tehran and Riyadh, including the visit of a senior Saudi official to Iran.

At his weekly press briefing on Monday, Baqaei said the Sunday visit by the Saudi deputy foreign minister took place “in continuation of a process that began two years ago,” adding that bilateral contacts have remained active as both sides work to build momentum in their restored ties.

“In this visit, we discussed both the bilateral relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia and the regional issues that are a shared concern of Iran, Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region, including the issue of occupied Palestine, Lebanon and Syria,” he said.