Saudi, Iran FMs hold talks on regional developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi spoke on the phone and discussed a range of bilateral and regional developments as well as issues of common interest, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement yesterday.

According to the statement, the two officials reviewed bilateral relations, regional developments, their repercussions and the importance of avoiding scenarios that could destabilise regional security and stability.

For his part, the Iranian minister thanked Saudi Arabia for adopting a clear stance in condemning Israel’s 26 October attack on Tehran, killing four Iranian soldiers.

Saudi Arabia reiterated its rejection of the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza and Lebanon.

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