Saudi Crown Prince upbeat about ceasefire opening door to regional stability, in meeting with Iranian FM
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abbas Araghchi and his accompanying delegation at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday.
During the meeting, Araghchi thanked Saudi Arabia for its position in condemning the Israeli aggression. The Iranian minister appreciated the Crown Prince's efforts to enhance security and stability in the region.
The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries. They also discussed the latest regional developments and the efforts being made to address them.
The Crown Prince expressed Saudi Arabia's hope that the ceasefire agreement would contribute to creating the conditions for enhancing security and stability in the region. He reaffirmed the Kingdom's position in supporting dialogue through diplomatic means as a means of settling disputes.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; and Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban.
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