Iranian Foreign Minister Meets with Saudi Crown Prince

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Online Desk: Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met on Tuesday in a significant step toward strengthening diplomatic ties. During the meeting, both leaders reaffirmed the importance of bilateral cooperation and diplomatic dialogue to uphold regional peace and stability.

A statement released from Riyadh noted:
“The Crown Prince emphasized that the current ceasefire agreement should foster an environment conducive to security and stability across the region. Saudi Arabia remains firmly committed to the principle that diplomacy is the only viable path to resolving conflicts.”

In response, Foreign Minister Araghchi expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its firm stance on the Palestinian issue and for condemning Israeli aggression. He also praised the Crown Prince’s role in promoting peace and security throughout the Middle East.

In addition to his meeting with the Crown Prince, Araghchi also held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prince Khalid wrote:
“We reviewed various aspects of our cooperation and held discussions on regional developments, efforts to strengthen security and stability, and matters of mutual interest.”

Notably, this meeting is part of a broader thaw in relations between the two long-standing regional rivals, marked by several high-level meetings in recent years.