Iran, Saudi Arabia stresses for activating mutual trade relations
Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati, and Saudi Arabia’s undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs Saud Al-Sati have stressed the need for the activation of Tehran-Riyadh trade relations.
Enayati met and held talks with Al-Sati in Riyadh on Thursday.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed mutual ties as well as regional issues and emphasized the activation of trade relations.
Iran’s new ambassador started his mission in Riyadh on September 5 after a seven-year hiatus.
The two countries agreed to resume diplomatic ties back in March following a Chinese-brokered deal after a seven-year estrangement.
Iran officially reopened its embassy in Riyadh in June, followed by its consulate in Jeddah and representative office with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
The Saudi embassy in Tehran and its consulate in Mashhad have also resumed operations.
