Iranian, Saudi Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Developments in Phone Call

Tehran, The Gulf Observer: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held a telephone conversation on Sunday afternoon to discuss bilateral relations as well as key regional and international developments.

During the call, the two sides reviewed the expanding relations between Tehran and Riyadh and underscored the importance of continued political consultations and enhanced bilateral cooperation in pursuit of shared interests and regional stability.

Referring to developments in southern Yemen, Iran’s foreign minister emphasized the need to preserve the country’s unity and territorial integrity and stressed the importance of implementing a political roadmap to achieve lasting peace. He also condemned the Israeli regime’s attacks against Lebanon, highlighting the responsibility of the international community—particularly the guarantors of the ceasefire—to halt such actions and prevent further violations against the Lebanese people.

For his part, the Saudi foreign minister emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue and cooperation among regional countries to safeguard peace and stability. He also stressed the need to hold the Israeli regime accountable for its actions and underlined the role of regional cooperation in de-escalating tensions.

The telephone conversation took place within the framework of ongoing consultations between Iran and Saudi Arabia aimed at strengthening regional security and stability.