Saudi Cabinet ‘welcomes’ Iran’s framework nuclear deal

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet said on Monday that it welcomes the framework agreement between major world powers and Iran on its nuclear program.

The Council of Ministers said in a statement issued after Monday’s weekly cabinet session that it hopes a final agreement would be reached, leading to greater regional security and stability.

King Salman expressed similar sentiments Thursday in a phone conversation with President Barack Obama, according to the official Saudi Press Agency.

In a reference to the kingdom’s regional rival Iran, the Cabinet said stability and security require non-interference in the internal affairs of Arab countries.