Resumption of Saudi Arabia-Iran ties significant step towards region's stability, prosperity: Abdullah tells Faisal in phone call
It is a crucial step towards regional stability and prosperity, UAE minister says
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has made a phone call to Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, during which he expressed the UAE’s welcome of the Riyadh and Tehran agreement to resume diplomatic relations between the two countries.
During the phone call, Sheikh Abdullah underscored the significance of this step and its role in achieving stability in the region and meeting the aspirations of their peoples for development and prosperity.
He also emphasised that the UAE believes in the importance of working to enhance the principles of good neighbourliness and support constructive dialogue, which helps development in the region, and promotes tolerance and coexistence among its people.
The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation commended the role played by of the People’s Republic of China and its efforts that led to the resumption of Saudi-Iranian diplomatic relations, highlighting the depth of historical ties and the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and China, as well as the distinguished relations between China and all GCC countries.
Sheikh Abdullah also emphasised the strength of the fraternal and longstanding relations between the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, wishing continuous progress, stability, and prosperity for the Saudi leadership, government and people.
Earlier in the day, Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the re-establishment of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a crucial step towards regional stability and prosperity. “The resumption of ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a crucial step towards regional stability and prosperity,” Sheikh Abdullah tweeted.
On Friday, the UAE welcomed the agreement between the two countries, highlighting the importance of positive communication and dialogue between countries of the region in order to foster good neighbourliness.
Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to President His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, lauded the Chinese role in this regard.
The agreement, which includes reopening embassies and exchanging ambassadors in two months, was reached following talks that took place from March 6 through March 10 in Beijing.
China’s President Xi Jinping took the initiative to host and sponsor talks between delegates from Iran and Saudi Arabia to resolve disputes via dialogue and diplomacy.