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Tehran, Riyadh reaffirm commitment to 2023 China-brokered agreement
Iran and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to a China-brokered agreement which restored Tehran- Riyadh diplomatic relations after several years.
In a document signed between the three countries at the end of their third joint meeting to follow up the agreement, the two regional heavyweights also announced their commitment to further consolidate neighborly relations through adherence to the UN Charter, the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and international law, including respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence, and security of both parties.
The meeting was chaired by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi, and attended by Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed al-Khereiji and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu.
Iran and Saudi Arabia also welcomed the continued positive role of China and the importance of the country's support for the implementation of the agreement.
Back in March 2023, Iran and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement in Beijing to restore their diplomatic relations and re-open embassies and missions, seven years after their ties were broken off over several issues.
During the Tuesday meeting, China underscored its readiness to continue supporting and encouraging the steps taken by Tehran and Riyadh to develop their relations in various fields.
The three countries also expressed their eagerness to expand cooperation in various areas, including diverse economic and political fields. They also emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation among regional countries with the aim of enhancing security, stability, peace, and economic development.
The previous rounds of the trilateral committee were held in Beijing and Riyadh.