Saudi FM receives message from Iranian counterpart
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a written message from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to promote and enhance them across various fields.
On behalf of Prince Faisal, the message was received by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji, during his meeting with Iranian Ambassador to the Kingdom Alireza Enayati at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed topics of mutual interest.
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