Saudi Arabia's new ambassador to Iran arrives in Tehran, the capital of Iran
According to Iran's Fars News Agency, on September 5th local time, the new Saudi Ambassador to Iran, Abdullah Anzi, arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran.
In his first statement upon arrival, Abdullah Annan stated that one of Saudi Arabia's "2030 Vision" policies is to develop relations with Iran, strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation with Iran based on the principles of good neighborliness, mutual understanding, constructive dialogue, and mutual respect and trust.
Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Iran in 2016. Under the mediation of China, representatives of Saudi Arabia and Iran held a dialogue in Beijing in March this year. The three sides signed and issued a joint statement, announcing that Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to resume diplomatic relations and reached the Beijing Agreement. On April 6th, the two sides signed a joint statement, announcing the resumption of diplomatic relations from now on. In early June, diplomatic institutions such as the Iranian Embassy and Consulate in Saudi Arabia officially reopened. In early August, diplomatic institutions such as the Saudi Embassy and Consulate in Iran officially began working.