Iranian Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Prepare for Embassy Reopening

This handout picture released by the Saudi Press Agency shows Saudi Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (L) and Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (R) during a meeting in Beijing on April 6, 2023. (SPA)
This handout picture released by the Saudi Press Agency shows Saudi Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (L) and Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (R) during a meeting in Beijing on April 6, 2023. (SPA)
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Iranian Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Prepare for Embassy Reopening

This handout picture released by the Saudi Press Agency shows Saudi Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (L) and Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (R) during a meeting in Beijing on April 6, 2023. (SPA)
This handout picture released by the Saudi Press Agency shows Saudi Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (L) and Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (R) during a meeting in Beijing on April 6, 2023. (SPA)

An Iranian technical delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to prepare for the reopening of Tehran's embassy there, Iran's Foreign Ministry said, under a deal to re-establish ties.

Both countries' foreign ministers met in Beijing earlier this month for the first formal gathering of their top diplomats in more than seven years, after China brokered the agreement to restore relations.

"The Iranian delegation will take the necessary measures in Riyadh and Jeddah to set up the embassy and consulate general," Iranian foreign ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, said in a statement.

Earlier this week, a Saudi technical delegation, headed by Nasser bin Awad Al Ghannoum, had visited Tehran to inspect the Kingdom’s embassy.



Syria’s Sharaa Makes First Visit to the UAE

This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)
This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)
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Syria’s Sharaa Makes First Visit to the UAE

This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)
This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)

President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa made his first visit to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday where he held talks with UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The UAE President reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting the Syrian people as they navigate the transitional period and rebuild their country in line with their aspirations for a secure, stable, and prosperous future, WAM reported.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reiterated the UAE’s unwavering stance in support of Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The Syrian president discussed with Al Nahyan several matters of joint interest between the two countries, SANA news agency reported.