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Arab League Welcomes Saudi-Iran Agreement

The Arab League welcomed on Saturday the announcement that Saudi Arabia and Iran had agreed to restore diplomatic relations.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2023

David Pratt: It's a sensitive time for US-Sino relations

CHINA’S foreign minister Qin Gang is not a man to mince his words. At a news conference last week during the annual session of what’s been…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2023

Iraq Welcomes Saudi-Iran Agreement, Pro-Tehran Factions Silent

The Iraqi government expressed its satisfaction with the signing of the Chinese-sponsored agreement to restore relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received a telephone call from Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, to voice Tehran’s gratitude to Baghdad that had…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2023

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Bobby Ghosh: Has MBS flipped on Abraham Accords? Biden must be wary

He may not spend as much tee time as his predecessor, but President Joe Biden has played enough golf to know he should be wary of gimmes. That is the approach he should take to Saudi Arabia’s conditions for normalization of relations with Israel.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023

What to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties

The deal could have wide-ranging consequences but building on it, analysts say, will prove the main challenge.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2023

China denies hidden motives after hosting Iran-Saudi talks

China says it has no hidden motives and isn't trying to fill any vacuum in the Middle East after it hosted talks at which Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Agreements to Launch Pilot Initiatives for Small Enterprises in Saudi Arabia

Biban 2023 - Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference – saw on Friday the signing of more than 25 agreements between the government and private agencies. The forum, which kicked off on Thursday at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, is organized by Monsha’at - the Saudi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2023

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US, France cautiously welcome renewal of Iran-Saudi diplomatic relations

Leaders in the US and France have reacted with cautious optimism to the surprise announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to restore ties and reopen diplomatic missions in a deal brokered by China.

France 24 · Mar 11, 2023

Intensive Meetings to Assess Riyadh’s Readiness to Host Expo 2030

The mission of the International Bureau of Exhibitions (BIE), the authority concerned with evaluating the ability of the candidate cities to host Expo 2030, has intensified its ministerial-level meetings, to assess the infrastructure of the Saudi capital, which is seeking to host the major global event. Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2023

Syria hopes Iran-Saudi agreement will ease regional tension

Syria has welcomed the agreement reached between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations saying it will lead to more stability in the region

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Iran Reassured with Reestablishment of Ties with Saudi Arabia: An Impetus for Islamic World

Iranian officials welcomed the reestablishment of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia after seven years of diplomatic estrangement. Official Iranian media reported on Friday that the agreement between the two countries came after talks that began on Monday in Beijing at the initiative of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2023

UAE Foreign Minister: Saudi-Iran Agreement Important Step Towards Regional Stability

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed on Saturday an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic relations as an "important step towards stability and prosperity" in the region. Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to reestablish relations. The deal was reached at an…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2023

‘Changing global order’: China’s hand in the Iran-Saudi deal

China brokering a deal between longtime Gulf rivals is ‘a broader sign of a changing global order’, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2023

GCC Hails Saudi Efforts to Resolve Russian-Ukrainian Crisis

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi praised on Friday the pivotal role played by Saudi Arabia in the mediation aimed at resolving the Russian-Ukranian war. He hailed the visits paid by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah to Russia and Ukraine where he…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2023

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2023

Analysts: China’s Role as Guarantor Will Test Commitment to Saudi-Iran Agreement

Analysts said the China-sponsored agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore relations must lead to stability, cooperation and peace in the region. The agreement, however, demands a different type of Iranian commitment, they told Asharq Al-Awsat. China’s role of guarantor will be fundamental in determining how serious Iran will…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2023

Guterres Welcomes Saudi-Iran Deal, China Considers it a ‘Victory’ for Dialogue

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. "Good neighborly relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia are essential for the stability of the Gulf region," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement on Friday. "The Secretary-General reiterates…

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023

Saudi Arabia and Iran ease Mideast rift that rattled oil

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic ties under a deal facilitated by China, easing a geopolitical rivalry in the Persian Gulf and highlighting Beijing’s growing influence in the region.

WEKU · Mar 10, 2023

Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters

Saudi Arabia and Iran are restoring full diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by China, a move that could reduce tensions in the region and that asserts China's growing influence in the Gulf.

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Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2023

Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement

Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. Here’s a look at recent important events in their relations.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2023

Arab, Gulf Countries Welcome Saudi-Iran Agreement, US Skeptical of Tehran’s Commitment

Arab, Gulf and world countries welcomed on Friday the announcement that Saudi Arabia and Iran had agreed to restore diplomatic relations. A tripartite statement issued by Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China said Riyadh and Tehran agreed to reopen their embassies and restore representation within a period of two months. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2023

Saudis Kept US Informed on Talks with Iran, Says White House

Saudi Arabia kept Washington informed of its talks with Iran to restore diplomatic relations but the United States was not directly involved, White House spokesman John Kirby said on Friday. The road map announced on Friday was the result of several rounds of talks, including some held in Baghdad and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2023

Saudi FM Stresses Need for Regional Countries to Cooperate to Achieve Stability

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Friday the need for regional countries to cooperate to achieve the region’s prosperity and stability. In a tweet, he said the restoration of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran stems from Riyadh’s vision that prioritizes political solutions and…

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Countries that could be impacted by renewed Iran-Saudi ties

A deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic ties has wide-reaching effects across the Middle East and reduces the chance of armed conflict between regional rivals

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2023

Saudi Arabia: Deep Discussions Were Crowned by Agreement with Iran

Saudi Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor, Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban stressed on Friday that the agreement reached between Saudi Arabia and Iran on restoring diplomatic ties capped deep discussions that tackled the reasons of the differences and ways to address them. He…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2023

GCC Welcomes Joint Statement on Restoring Saudi-Iranian Diplomatic Relations

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed on Friday the joint tripartite statement issued by Saudi Arabia, Iran and China on the resumption of Saudi-Iranian diplomatic relations. Saudi Arabia and Iran also agreed on reopening their diplomatic missions, the activation of the security cooperation agreement…

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