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Syrian president arrives in Saudi Arabia for Arab league summit

PoliticsSyrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Thursday to attend the Arab League summit the following day, media reports said.

Iranian, Saudi ministers discuss economic ties in Jeddah meeting

EconomyIranian Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Ehsan Khandouzi has met with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Mohammed Al-Jadaan in Jeddah to discuss the expansion of economic cooperation between the two regional powers.

Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss latest developments

PoliticsIranian and Saudi foreign ministers in a phone talk on Friday night have discussed the latest developments in bilateral relations.

'Saudi Arabia introduces new ambassador to Tehran'

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that Saudi Arabia introduced its new ambassador to Tehran.

Iran to send envoy to Saudi Arabia 'soon': FM

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the Islamic Republic will soon send its ambassador to Riyadh.

Iran, Saudi football teams likely to face in friendly in September

sportIran and Saudi Arabia’s national football teams will most likely face each other in a friendly match in September.

Deputy FM: Saudi Arabia to send trade delegation to Iran

EconomyIranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy has said that Iran and Saudi Arabia are preparing to establish consulate generals and embassies on two sides, and a Saudi trade delegation will visit Iran.

Riyadh seeking flights between Saudi, Iranian shia cities

EconomySaudi Arabia is seeking direct flights between its Shia-majority city of Dammam and Iran’s Mashhad as part of efforts to improve relations between the two countries, according to an aviation industry official in Iran.

Iranian, Saudi FMs evaluate dispatched technical teams' performance constructive

PoliticsIranian and Saudi foreign ministers in a phone talk on Thursday night have assessed the outcome of two countries' dispatched technical teams to reopen diplomatic centers positive and constructive, predicting greater cooperation ahead.

Head of Iranian delegation meets deputy Saudi FM to reopen embassy

PoliticsSaudi deputy foreign minister welcomed Iran's dispatched delegation to Riyadh and Jeddah on Thursday, and voiced the Saudi foreign ministry's full preparedness for required cooperation.

Syrian FM in Saudi Arabia in first visit in over a decade

worldSyrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on the first visit to the kingdom after 12 years of severed ties.

Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia for embassy reopening

PoliticsAn Iranian delegation has arrived in the Saudi capital of Riyadh to follow up on a plan to reopen the country’s embassy and other diplomatic missions in the Arab country.

Iran, Saudi Arabia will soon exchange ambassadors: Iran Spox

PoliticsIran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has announced that a Saudi delegation is visiting the Islamic Republic to follow up on the issue of reopening its diplomatic missions in Tehran and Mashhad cities.

Iranian delegation to visit Saudi Arabia in coming days

PoliticsThe Islamic Republic of Iran will send a delegation to Saudi Arabia later this week, Director General of Iran's Foreign Ministry Office for Persian Gulf Affairs Alireza Enayati announced on Sunday evening.

Saudi delegation in Iran to discuss reopening of diplomatic missions

PoliticsA delegation from Saudi Arabia has arrived in Iran to discuss mechanisms for reopening the kingdom’s embassy in the Islamic Republic, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday.

Iran, Saudi FMs to meet in Beijing on Thursday: Reports

PoliticsMedia reports quoting government sources in Iran and Saudi Arabia show that Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers will meet in China on Thursday.

Iranian President Welcomes Invitation to Saudi Arabia: Spokesman

PoliticsThe spokesperson for the Iranian administration said President Ebrahim Raisi has welcomed an invitation from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to visit the kingdom.

Raeisi accepts Saudi king's invitation to visit Riyadh: VP

PoliticsIranian President Ebrahim Raeisi accepted the invitation of the Saudi king to pay a visit to Riyadh, says Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber.

Iran, Saudi Arabia FMs fix meeting in coming days

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal Bin Farhan will meet in the coming days, the two top diplomats announced after a phone call on Sunday.

Iran ambassador to Iraq hosts Saudi envoy for Iftar

PoliticsThe Iranian ambassador to Iraq, hosted the ambassador of Saudi Arabia for the iftar ceremony, days after announcing the restoration of the relations between the two countries.

Iran, Saudi Arabia FMs discuss bilateral ties on phone

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Saudi Counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in a phone talk on Sunday night reviewed the latest status of bilateral agreements.

Saudi Arabia preparing for reopening its embassy in Iran

PoliticsThe Saudi Foreign Minister announced that he will soon hold a meeting with his Iranian counterpart to prepare for the reopening of embassies.

PGCC welcomes peacefully resolving differences with Iran

PoliticsThe Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) foreign ministers stressed the peaceful resolution of their differences with Iran.

Tehran-Riyadh deal can foster regional stability: Iran FM spokesman

PoliticsIranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani believes that a recent China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore relations after seven years can promote stability in the entire region.

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Iran, S. Arabia planning for holding meeting of top diplomats

PoliticsRegarding the latest status of the China-mediated Tehran-Riyadh agreement, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Iranian and Saudi foreign ministries are planning for the direct meeting of the countries' top diplomats.

Nasrallah: Resumed ties btw Iran-S. Arabia in interest of region

worldHezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hasan Nasrallah on Friday welcomed resuming diplomatic relation between Tehran and Riadh as a positive development that will benefit the nations in the region.

Neighborhood policy moving strongly in right path: FM

PoliticsReferring to the Tehran-Riyadh agreement to resume bilateral ties, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran's neighborhood policy is moving strongly in the right path.

Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume diplomatic relations

PoliticsIran and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement in the Chinese capital of Beijing to restore their diplomatic relations and re-open embassies and missions, seven years after they were broken off over several issues.

Tehran, Riyadh to resume talks soon, Iraqi PM says

PoliticsIran and Saudi Arabia will resume their talks in near future, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani said Sunday.