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Iran economy min. meets with OPEC Fund chief

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA)–Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnasser Hemmati, who has traveled to Riyadh to participate ion 28th WAIPA World Investment Conference, met and held talks with OPEC Fund’s President Abdulhamid Alkhali on Mon.

Economy min. to visit world investment confrence in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance of Iran Abdolnaser Hemmati is going to visit Saudi Arabia to attend the 28th WAIPA World Investment Conference.

Saudi Arabia reopens embassy in Syria after 13 years

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The embassy of Saudi Arabia in Syria officially started its activities in Damascus after 13 years on Tuesday morning.

Pezeshkian:

Bolstered Tehran-Riyadh ties to boost Muslims’ might

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s president-elect in a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said that strengthened relations between Tehran and Riya will enhance the power of the Islamic world in defending the Palestinian people.

Blinken:

Measurable progress seen in Gaza humanitarian situation

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – The US has seen noticeable progress in the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip over the past few weeks, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Iran dep. FM Safari pays visit to Riyadh

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Coordination on Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari traveled to Riyadh to participate in the World Economic Forum Special Meeting.

Amid Blinken's S. Arabia visit;

Airplane previously used by Israeli Mossad lands in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – An Israeli plane, having Mossad’s officials on board, has landed in Riyadh, a move likely in line with the normalization of ties between Saudi Arabia and the Zionist regime.

Iran, Saudi Arabia publishers to increase cooperation

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – An official with the Tehran Book Fair said that talks had been done with Riyadh Book Fair authorities for the mutual presence of Iranian and Saudi publications at future book fairs in the two countries.

Tehran, Riyadh discuss boosting ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi and Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anazi have reviewed issues of mutual interest.

Saudi Arabia still waiting for Pres. Raeisi's visit to Riyadh

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan assessed the relations between Riyadh and Tehran as expanding.

From Gaza;

Riyadh slams Israel calls for forced Palestinians' expulsion

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israeli ministers’ call for the migration of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, saying international efforts are needed to hold Israel accountable.

Shamkhani:

Practical measures should follow Riyadh summit statement

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The political advisor to the leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran has called for taking practical measures to implement the final statement of 57 Islamic and Arab countries at the Riyadh summit issued on Saturday.

OIC summit:

Saudi crown prince calls for immediate cessation of Gaza war

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Addressing the leaders from the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Mohammed bin Salman called for an immediate cessation of military operations in Gaza and the release of all captives and prisoners.

On sidelines of OIC summit:

Raeisi meets Emir of Qatar in Saudi Arabia (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi attended a meeting with the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s consul general to Jeddah departs for Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) –  Iran’s new consul general to the Saudi city of Jeddah Hassan Zarnegar Abarqouie has departed for the kingdom to begin his diplomatic mission there several months after Tehran and Riyadh restored ties after seven years.

Iranian Savate fighters bag 3 medals at World Combat Games

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Savate fighters received three bronze medals at the 2023 World Combat Games held in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid Gaza war

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia is putting US-backed plans to normalize ties with Israel on ice, two sources familiar with Riyadh’s thinking told world media on Friday.

Riyadh says inclined to open new chapter in ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia said in its Tuesday meeting that Riyadh is willing to open a new chapter in the relations with Iran based on mutual interests and respect.

Amir-Abdollahian visits Iran embassy in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian visited the Embassy compound in Riyadh in continuation of his visit to Saudi Arabia.

Iran, Saudi Arabia coop. to strengthen unity in Islamic world

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister says cooperation between the Iran and Saudi Arabia will help to strengthen the unity of the Islamic Ummah and the Islamic world.

Amir-Abdollahian meets Saudi FM in Riyadh (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who is on a visit to the Saudi capital of Riyadh, met and held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on Thursday.

Since rapprochement;

Iran, Saudi military officials meet for 1st time

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iran and Saudi Arabian military officials have met for the first time since a China-brokered détente enabled the resumption of the countries' diplomatic relations, agreeing on exchanging of military attachés.

Informed source:

Saudi Embassy in Tehran has been operating since Sunday

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – An Iranian official told media that Saudi Arabia's embassy in Tehran has resumed operations since three days ago.

Iran envoy to be stationed in Riyadh in coming days: FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Alireza Enayati, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Saudi Arabia will be stationed in Riyadh in the coming days, the Iranian Foreign Minister said.

Oman FM:

Tehran-Riyadh agreement positive has impact on region

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Oman’s foreign minister says that the agreement between Riyadh and Tehran on the restoration of ties has a positive impact on the region.

Iran, S Arabia can launch nuclear coop. after restored ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran and Saudi Arabia can cooperate on peaceful nuclear technologies as one of the areas they can cooperate after the restoration of bilateral diplomatic relations, the Iranian security apparatus offered in a post on Twitter.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Tehran-Riyadh rapprochement not just a tactical agreement

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Tehran does not consider the rapprochement of Iran and Saudi Arabia as a tactical agreement, the Iranian Foreign Minister says.

Alireza Enayati appointed Iran's ambassador to Riyadh

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Tehran has introduced Alireza Enayati as its new ambassador to Riyadh on Monday, media have reported.

Iran, Saudi FMs review latest developments in bilateral ties

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers reviewed and discussed the latest developments in bilateral relations.

Saudi Arabia names new ambassador to Tehran: Iran’s FM

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Saudi Arabia has named a new ambassador to Tehran, two months after a China-brokered agreement ended a seven-year rupture in bilateral relations.