He visited for the first time, 7 years after severing diplomatic ties, Faisal | Iran | Saudi Arabia
According to Agence France Presse on June 17th, citing Iranian media reports, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal arrived in Tehran on the 17th. This is the first time that Faisal has visited Iran since the two countries achieved a milestone reconciliation after severing diplomatic ties for 7 years.
Iranian state media reported that during this visit, it is expected that the highest Saudi diplomat will meet with Iranian officials, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullah Heyyan. Subsequently, Faisal will attend a press conference.
According to Saudi media reports, according to the plan, during Faisal's first foreign minister visit to Iran, he will also hold talks with Iranian President Lehi.
According to reports, in 2016, during protests against the execution of Shia clergy in Riyadh, the Saudi Embassy in Iran and the Consulate in the northwestern city of Mashhad were attacked. Subsequently, Saudi Arabia, a Sunni Muslim power, severed diplomatic relations with Shia led Iran that year.
However, in March this year, the two countries reached an agreement through China's mediation, agreeing to restore relations and reopen their respective embassies to each other. This agreement has changed regional relations.
According to reports, Iranian government spokesperson Ali Bahaduri Jahrumi told local media that it is expected that during Faisal's visit, some measures will be taken to reopen the Saudi diplomatic mission in Iran. On the 6th of this month, Iran reopened its embassy and consulate in Saudi Arabia.
On the 17th, Iran's "Construction Daily" reported that the reopened Saudi Embassy in Iran will be located in a hotel in Tehran, and then resume its permanent residence in the Iranian capital.