Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to prepare for embassy reopening

Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to prepare for embassy reopening
A picture shows the closed Iranian embassy in the diplomatic quarter of the Saudi capital Riyadh, on April 11, 2023. (AFP)
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Updated 12 April 2023
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Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to prepare for embassy reopening

Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to prepare for embassy reopening
  • Tehran to take 'necessary steps' to reopen embassy in Riyadh, consulate general in Jeddah, says Iranian official
  • Saudi Arabia, Iran last month signed a historic agreement to reopen embassies and restore diplomatic relations

RIYADH: An Iranian delegation has arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday to prepare for the reopening of its embassy and consulate in Saudi Arabia. 

“In accordance with the implementation of the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia on the resumption of diplomatic activities... the Iranian technical delegation arrived in Riyadh at midday Wednesday and was welcomed by Saudi officials,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, said in a statement. 

“The Iranian delegation will take the necessary steps to reopen the embassy in Riyadh and the consulate general in Jeddah as well as the activities of Iran's permanent representative in the (Jeddah-based) Organisation of Islamic Cooperation,” he said in a statement.

The announcement came just days after a Saudi delegation made a similar visit to Iran's capital, following a historic meeting in China between the two governments' foreign ministers who vowed to bring stability to the turbulent region.

(with agencies)