TEHRAN, Jun 27 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, said last night that, Iran welcomes the reopening of the Iranian and Saudi Arabian embassies in Riyadh and Tehran.
Iran only seeks to promote the region’s interests, Amir-Abdollahian said here, in a meeting with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s website.
He praised the Iraqi government for its efforts, to encourage dialogue among regional countries and play a constructive role in the normalisation talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia, as well as, other Middle Eastern countries.
Iran maintains that, the solution to regional problems lies within the region, Amir-Abdollahian said, adding that, Iran backs the continuation of the ceasefire in Yemen, highlighting the necessity of lifting the siege on the Arab state.
Amir-Abdollahian noted that, given the commonalities between Iran and Egypt, improving relations between Tehran and Cairo will be in the interest of the region and the Muslim world.
The Iraqi prime minister underlined Iran’s important position and role in regional developments, saying, his country is serious about developing ties with Iran.
He assured his host that Iraq will continue its efforts to encourage dialogue and cooperation among regional states.
Al-Kadhimi arrived in Tehran early yesterday, for high-level talks with senior Iranian officials, following his trip to Saudi Arabia, where he was welcomed by Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Iran in early 2016, in response to attacks on Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran, after the kingdom executed a Shiite cleric.
To improve bilateral relations and ease regional tension, Baghdad hosted four rounds of direct talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia last year, and a fifth round in Apr this year.
