As previously reported, the choice of venue for the meeting fell to China, with Beijing playing a positive role in brokering a deal and building ties between the two countries.
According to Al Ekhbariya, among the clauses of the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran “contains confirmation of the agreement reached on March 10 to restore diplomatic relations between the two states and begin preparations for the opening of diplomatic missions”.
In addition, as the channel points out, the joint statement by Riyadh and Tehran stresses “the intention to follow the spirit of good neighborliness and not to interfere in the internal affairs of other states”.
It is noted that the parties also agreed “to resume official visits and travel by private delegations”.
Earlier it was reported that in early March Iran and Saudi Arabia restored diplomatic relations. China served as a mediator in the negotiations. It was a demonstration of China’s growing influence in a region the United States watches with apprehension.
