Saudi, Iranian FMs Agree to Hold Bilateral Talks Soon

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian. SPA
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian. SPA
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Saudi, Iranian FMs Agree to Hold Bilateral Talks Soon

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian. SPA
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian. SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, have agreed to meet soon and pave the way for the re-opening of embassies under a deal to re-establish ties, Saudi state news agency SPA said on Thursday.

The ministers spoke by phone to mark the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.

Earlier this month, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to re-establish relations, seven years after they were severed, following talks in China.

A joint communique by Saudi Arabia, Iran and China, stressed their affirmation of the respect for the sovereignty of states and the non-interference in internal affairs of states.

They also agreed that the ministers of foreign affairs of both countries shall meet to implement this, arrange for the return of their ambassadors, and discuss means of enhancing bilateral relations.



MWL Condemns Israeli Plan to Control Gaza, Palestinian Territories

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Israeli Plan to Control Gaza, Palestinian Territories

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) Secretariat General strongly condemned Israel’s continued violations of all international laws and norms, including its announced incursion into and control over the Gaza Strip and Palestinian territories, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

In a statement, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, denounced the brutal approach by the Israeli occupation government, while categorically rejecting all its expansionist attempts that violate international legitimacy resolutions and undermine efforts for a just and comprehensive peace in the region.