Iran Confirms Report on Reopening of Diplomatic Sites in Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani affirmed on Monday that Iran’s diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia will reopen officially on June 6 and 7.
Kanaani said on Monday that Iran’s embassy in Riyadh, its consulate general in Jeddah, and its permanent mission to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah will formally reopen on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 6 and 7.
The spokesman noted that the diplomatic sites will reopen as part of the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia on the restoration of relations.
Kanaani stated that Iran’s embassy in Riyadh and its consulate general in Jeddah have already resumed their practical operations ahead of the Hajj season to facilitate the affairs related to the pilgrimage, noting that the formal reopening ceremony will be attended by the officials from the foreign ministries of the two nations.
The reconciliation between the two regional powerhouses came as a surprise when they signed an agreement in China on March 10, putting an end to years of discord. Following the agreement, Saudi Arabia has also restored diplomatic ties with Syria and intensified efforts for peace in Yemen, where it has led a military coalition for years.