Foreign Minister Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahiyan, led by a senior delegation, went to Riyadh. This will be the first visit of a high -ranking Iranian official to Saudi Arabia after the restoration of relations between the two countries after a seven -year break.
According to Iranian news agency Irna, Abdollahiyan will meet with the Saudi colleague Feisal Bin Ferkhan and a number of other high -ranking officials of the kingdom. During a one -day visit, it is planned to discuss bilateral ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, as well as regional and global issues.
In addition, Iran Ali Eni Enayeti, who will officially begin his duties simultaneously with the arrival of the Foreign Minister Iran, will arrive in Riyan.
The gap of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia occurred on January 3, 2016 after the execution of 47 people, including the Shiite clergyman Nimr al-Nemire. The accused of “terrorism” of the faces were executed in the Kingdom of the Kingdom of January 2, 2016.
Against the backdrop of the tough reaction of the Iranian authorities, the demonstrators in Iran set fire to the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Tehran and the Consulate building in the city of Mashhead. On January 3, 2016, Er-Riyada authorities announced the rupture of diplomatic agents.
On March 10, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic relations and resume the work of embassies within two months. Negotiations came to Beijing through the mediation of Chinese officials.