Saudi FM Prince Faisal visits Iran amid thaw in relations
Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, for his first visit since 2016 amid rapprochement between the two regional rivals.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told a media conference following delegation-level talks that both Tehran and Riyadh agreed to form joint political, economic and border committees to pursue common interests.
The two countries also agreed to combat drug trafficking and expand cooperation in the field of environment, Iranian Foreign Minister said, adding that the committees will start work once the higher authorities give approval.
Amir-Abdollahian said the two chief diplomats also emphasized that regional security 'will only be ensured by regional actors', in both military and economic realms.
Riyadh severed diplomatic relations with Tehran in 2016 following the storming of its diplomatic missions.
But the two rivals agreed to restore ties in March after two-year negotiations mediated by Iraq and Oman. The breakthrough talks were hosted by the Chinese government in Beijing.
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