Pezeshkian hopes for further expansion of Tehran-Riyadh ties
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed hope that Tehran and Riyadh would further improve relations in all fields given the determination of both sides.
Pezeshkian made the remarks in a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday.
The Iranian president had been invited to a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Saudi Arabia on Monday, which focused on Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Pezeshkian told Saudi crown prince that he could not accept the invitation of the Saudi King to take part in the summit due to his heavy executive work. Instead, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref participated in the event.
The Saudi crown prince hailed a historical turning point in Tehran-Riyadh relations and expressed hope that mutual ties will reach the highest levels in all fields.
Bin Salman added that he would take the opportunity of the Iranian vice president’s presence in Riyadh to discuss ways to expand relations.
He once again invited the Iranian president to travel to Saudi Arabia and hoped grounds would be prepared in this regard as soon as possible.