Iran can enter ‘new chapter’ with Saudi Arabia: spokesperson
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Iran on Thursday said it could enter a “new chapter” with Saudi Arabia, welcoming a “change of tone” from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who this week said he hoped for improved ties with Tehran.
Iran “has been a pioneer in the path of amity and regional cooperation, and welcomes the change in Saudi Arabia's tone,” foreign ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said.
“Iran and Saudi Arabia, as two important countries in the region and the Muslim world, can enter a new chapter of interaction and cooperation to achieve regional peace, stability, and development by adopting constructive and dialogue-based approaches,” he added.
Khatibzadeh was reacting to comments from Prince Mohammed on Tuesday: “Iran is a neighbouring country, and all we aspire for is a good and special relationship with Iran.”
He added that Riyadh was working with regional and global partners to find solutions to Iran’s “negative behavior.”
According to reports, representatives of the rivals held talks in Baghdad, facilitated by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. Saudi Arabia has officially denied the talks. The regional rivals are on the opposite sides of conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
Iran “has been a pioneer in the path of amity and regional cooperation, and welcomes the change in Saudi Arabia's tone,” foreign ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said.
“Iran and Saudi Arabia, as two important countries in the region and the Muslim world, can enter a new chapter of interaction and cooperation to achieve regional peace, stability, and development by adopting constructive and dialogue-based approaches,” he added.
Khatibzadeh was reacting to comments from Prince Mohammed on Tuesday: “Iran is a neighbouring country, and all we aspire for is a good and special relationship with Iran.”
He added that Riyadh was working with regional and global partners to find solutions to Iran’s “negative behavior.”
According to reports, representatives of the rivals held talks in Baghdad, facilitated by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. Saudi Arabia has officially denied the talks. The regional rivals are on the opposite sides of conflicts in Syria and Yemen.