Iran FM's ‘successful’ visit to Riyadh will boost regional stability: Kuwait

Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber al-Sabah says his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian’s visit to Saudi Arabia will contribute to achieving peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

Heading a high-ranking delegation, Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Riyadh at the invitation of his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan on his first official visit to Saudi Arabia since the two regional powerhouses agreed to restore diplomatic ties in March.

In a statement released by Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry on Friday, Sabah said the relations between Tehran and Riyadh would be a factor in empowering countries to face future challenges.

He praised Amir-Abdollahian's visit to Saudi Arabia which exposed the two countries' keenness to restore ties and preserve regional security and stability.

The top Kuwaiti diplomat expressed hope that the visit would start a "bright chapter" in the history of the relations among the Persian Gulf countries and Iran "on the principles of good neighborliness ties, non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, cooperation and dialogue.”

Sabah also hailed China’s mediation in the rapprochement of Tehran-Riyadh relations and the efforts of Iraq and Oman in facilitating talks.

In the highest level talks since the restoration of mutual ties, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday held "frank and fruitful" talks in the city of Jeddah.

In an online Friday post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Amir-Abdollahian said the talks were "explicit, frank, fruitful, and productive based on neighborhood policy."

"We have consensus on security and development for all in the region," the top Iranian diplomat tweeted.

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