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- Following in Iran's footsteps, Saudi Arabia moves to join China-led SCO Press TV 29 Mar 2023 -- Saudi Arabia has taken the first step to join the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), less than a month after Beijing meditated a deal between Tehran and Riyadh to restore ties and months after Tehran became a permanent member of the bloc.
- President Xi speaks with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia on the phone on Tuesday Global Times 28 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud of Saudi Arabia over the phone on Tuesday, saying that China is willing to work with Saudi Arabia to advance the China-Arab community with shared future.
- Bin Salman thanks China for efforts to restore Saudi-Iran ties Press TV 28 Mar 2023 -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has appreciated China's efforts in brokering a rapprochement deal between Riyadh and Tehran.
- Saudi Aramco signs JV deal for $12b refinery, petrochemical complex in NE China Global Times 27 Mar 2023 -- Oil giant Saudi Aramco signed a deal for a major refinery and petrochemical complex with its Chinese partners over the weekend. The greenfield project will include a 300,000 barrel per day (bpd) refinery and a 1.65 million ton steam cracker, according to a company statement seen by the Global Times on Monday.
- Joint Statement on Syria Envoys-level Meeting in Amman US Dept. of State 24 Mar 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States, Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the League of Arab States following their meeting in Amman, Jordan on March 21, 2023, to discuss the current situation in Syria in the aftermath of the earthquakes.
- Iran hails GCC support for détente agreement with Saudi Arabia Press TV 23 Mar 2023 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry has welcomed a statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in support of an agreement on restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which were severed over the past seven years.
- Arab union: Iran-Saudi detente set to end regional conflicts Press TV 23 Mar 2023 -- The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has hailed a recent agreement signed between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic relations after seven years of estrangement, saying the accord will mark a positive step in resolving differences and ending regional conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
- Iran, Saudi foreign ministers, in phone call, discuss détente Press TV 23 Mar 2023 -- Iran and Saudi Arabian foreign ministers hold a telephone conversation, discussing the ongoing normalization of relations between the countries, which were kick-started under a Chinese-brokered deal earlier this month.
- Saudi king invites Iran's president to visit Riyadh after reconciliation deal Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has invited Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi to visit the kingdom, following the recent China-brokered rapprochement deal between the two countries.
- Saudi King Invites Iranian President to Pay Official Visit to Saudi Arabia: Tehran Sputnik 19 Mar 2023 -- Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a letter to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, inviting him to visit Saudi Arabia following the official resumption of bilateral relations between the countries, Deputy Chief of Staff for Political Affairs to Iran's President Mohammad Jamshidi said on Sunday.
- Saudi king invites Iran president to visit Riyadh: Senior Iranian official IRNA 19 Mar 2023 -- Deputy Chief of Staff for Political Affairs to Iran's President Mohammad Jamshidi has said that the Saudi king has invited Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi to visit Riyadh.
- Iran FM says to meet Saudi counterpart soon IRNA 19 Mar 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that he will meet with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud soon, noting that two sides have agreed that technical delegations will visit the embassies and consulates general to re-open them.
- Iran FM says will meet Saudi counterpart 'in near future' Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says he will meet his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan "in the near future," and that Iran has proposed three locations for the meeting.
- Tehran-Riyadh deal can foster regional stability: Iran FM spokesman IRNA 18 Mar 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani believes that a recent China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore relations after seven years can promote stability in the entire region.
- Royal Saudi Air Force Continues Participation in Exercise Cobra Warrior 2023 in the UK SPA 16 Mar 2023 -- Royal Saudi Air Force continues participating in Exercise Cobra Warrior 2023 in the United Kingdom along with the forces of six friendly counties.
- Blinken Welcomes Iran-Saudi Agreement VOA 16 Mar 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism Wednesday about the re-establishment of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
- China EximBank, Saudi National Bank achieve first loan cooperation in yuan Global Times 15 Mar 2023 -- The Export-Import Bank of China (China EximBank), a major policy bank in China, announced on Tuesday that it has achieved the first loan cooperation with Saudi National Bank, the largest bank in Saudi Arabia, in yuan, facilitating financial cooperation under the framework of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
- US Continues Yemen Diplomacy Following Chinese-Brokered Saudi-Iran Deal VOA 15 Mar 2023 -- With the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan beginning March 22, U.S. Special Envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking is in Saudi Arabia and Oman this week, aiming to extend the U.N.-mediated truce in the Yemen conflict.
- Momentum toward peace in Yemen spurred by Iran-Saudi rapprochement: UN Press TV 15 Mar 2023 -- UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg says momentum to end the conflict in Yemen has been renewed by a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume ties.
- Observers Welcome Saudi-Iran Rapprochement VOA 15 Mar 2023 -- Middle Eastern analysts are divided on the news of the surprise diplomatic rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran brokered by China. Some view the development as potentially positive for Lebanon and perhaps Yemen, where Tehran exerts great influence, but other observers are cautious, with some speculating that Iran is simply trying to alleviate the current pressure it is facing.
- Tehran-Riyadh agreement "fine example" of dialog as solution: Beijing IRNA 15 Mar 2023 -- The spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry has described the recently-announced agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia as a "fine example" of solving disagreements through dialog.
- Saudi Arabia obstructs Israeli foreign minister's planned visit for UN meeting: Report Press TV 14 Mar 2023 -- Saudi Arabia has reportedly ignored requests to "seriously discuss" security details for Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen's planned visit to the kingdom, effectively blocking the trip.
- Statement on the resumption of diplomatic relation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran Republic of Poland 14 Mar 2023 -- Poland welcomes the agreement announced on the resumption of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran and appreciates the efforts that led to this important step.
- Iran to resume flights with Saudi Arabia after official permits Press TV 14 Mar 2023 -- Iran's Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) says flights between Iran and Saudi Arabia will resume after the issuance of official permits, after Tehran and Riyadh restored ties after seven years.
- Iran-Saudi deal to strengthen peace, stability in Persian Gulf and beyond: Spokesman Press TV 13 Mar 2023 -- Iran says its enhanced relations with Saudi Arabia can not only help secure the interests of both nations but boost joint cooperation and convergence with the aim of consolidating regional peace and stability in the region, and the Persian Gulf in particular.
- Saudi FM: Riyadh ready to resume relations with Tehran IRNA 13 Mar 2023 -- Saudi Arabia foreign minister said in an interview with Al Sarq al Awsat newspaper that Riyadh is ready to resume relations with Islamic Republic of Iran, and for meetings with Iranian officials.
- Pragmatism, sincerity key to Beijing's success in mediation People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- A low profile in mediation, great pragmatism and having no self-interests are some of the key factors behind Beijing's successful facilitation of the landmark reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran last week, observers said.
- Top Saudi Diplomat Says Differences With Iran Persist Despite Detente Sputnik 13 Mar 2023 -- The recently signed deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic ties does not mean there are no outstanding issues between the two regional powers, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on Monday.
- Desert Flag 2023 Exercise Continues with Participation of Royal Saudi Air Force in UAE SPA 12 Mar 2023 -- The Royal Saudi Air Force has continued its military exercises in the Desert Flag 2023 drill at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, with several countries participating.
- Riyadh-Tehran restoration of ties to accelerate ceasefire in Yemen: Iran IRNA 12 Mar 2023 -- The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has said that the restoration of the diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran can speed up the ceasefire in Yemen.
- Iran-Saudi detente stands to speed up ceasefire in Yemen: UN mission Press TV 12 Mar 2023 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations says the recent conclusion of a detente deal between the country and Saudi Arabia stands to contribute to the realization of a ceasefire in Yemen.
- Saudi Arabian Oil Giant Aramco Records Net Profit of Over $161Bln in 2022 Sputnik 12 Mar 2023 -- Saudi state oil and gas giant Aramco made a record net profit of $161.1 billion in 2022, up 46.5% year-on-year, the company said on Sunday.
- Iran-Saudi deal ushers in post-America era in Persian Gulf region: Leader's aide Press TV 12 Mar 2023 -- A top military adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a post-US era has started in the Persian Gulf region in the wake of a China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties.
- Iran/Saudi Arabia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the announced resumption of diplomatic relations European External Action Service (EEAS) 11 Mar 2023 -- The European Union welcomes the announced agreement on resumption of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and looks forward to its implementation.
- Chinese Senior Diplomat: Resumption of Relations Between Saudi Arabia and Iran Is 'Victory' for Peace SPA 11 Mar 2023 -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi said the resumption of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran is a "victory" for dialogue and peace.
- Saudi Arabia, Iran Agree to Normalize Diplomatic Ties VOA 11 Mar 2023 -- The decision by Saudi Arabia and Iran to normalize ties after two years of lengthy discussions and at least five sessions of talks comes at a time of economic and political instability in the Middle East.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Saudi Arabia-Iran Talks in Beijing PRC MofA 11 Mar 2023
- Iran: Restoring Saudi ties sign of determination to protect regional interests IRNA 11 Mar 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has issued a statement on restoring ties with Saudi Arabia, saying that the move shows the Islamic Republic's determination in protecting the interests of the Iranian nation, as well as friendly countries in the region.
- China says Iran-Saudi pact key to stamping out 'external interference' in region Press TV 11 Mar 2023 -- China has praised an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic relations after seven years of hostility, saying the pact will help regional countries to get rid of foreign interference and take the future into their own hands.
- Joint Trilateral Statement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the People's Republic of China SPA 10 Mar 2023 -- In response to the noble initiative of His Excellency President Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, of China's support for developing good neighborly relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran;
- Al-Aiban: Saudi leadership's welcoming of Chinese President's initiative to develop relations between the Kingdom and Iran proceeds from the Kingdom's commitment to good neighborliness principles SPA 10 Mar 2023 -- Saudi Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban has affirmed that the welcoming of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, and Prime Minister, of the noble initiative of His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, to develop good neighborly relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran proceeds from the Kingdom's continued and consistent commitment, since its founding, to the principles of good neighborliness, to pursue all that strengthens security and stability in the region and the world, and to adopt the principle of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disagreements.
- Saudi Arabia, Iran agree to resume ties, reopen embassies after talks in Beijing Global Times 10 Mar 2023 -- China, Iran and Saudi Arabia released a joint statement on Friday saying Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish ties and reopen embassies within two months after a negotiation meeting in Beijing.
- Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties IRNA 10 Mar 2023 -- Following the recent visit of President Ebrahim Raisi to China, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani traveled to Beijing on Monday (March 6) to launch an intensive negotiation with the Saudi delegation to settle issues between Tehran and Riyadh.
- Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume relations, re-open embassies Press TV 10 Mar 2023 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement in the Chinese capital of Beijing to restore their diplomatic relations and re-open embassies and missions, seven years after their ties were broken off over several issues.
- U.S. Welcomes Iran-Saudi Deal, But Voices Skepticism RFE/RL 10 Mar 2023 -- The United States has said it welcomes a Chinese-brokered thaw in relations between rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia but expressed doubts that Tehran will follow through on its commitments.
- White House Welcomes Chinese-Brokered Saudi-Iran Deal VOA 10 Mar 2023 -- Despite its rocky relations with China, the White House says it welcomes Beijing's efforts to help end the war in Yemen and de-escalate tensions in the region following the announcement of a Chinese-brokered deal that allows Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations after seven years of hostility.
- Iran, Saudi Arabia Agree to Restore Diplomatic Relations Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to resume relations, as well as open embassies and representative offices within two months.
- Lapid Says Resumption of Saudi-Iranian Relations a 'Dangerous Failure' of Israel's Foreign Policy Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Friday that the resumption of diplomatic relations between Tehran and Riyadh was a failure of the Israeli government's foreign policy, as it deprived Israel of its regional defense barrier from the alleged Iranian threat.
- Russia, Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen ties People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud voiced common willingness on Thursday to further develop bilateral relations.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Mar 2023
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Moscow, March 9, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Mar 2023
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Moscow, March 9, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Mar 2023
- Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women's Day US Dept. of State 08 Mar 2023 -- The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.
- Iran says ready to continue fence-mending talks with Saudi Arabia, strike deal Press TV 08 Mar 2023 -- The Islamic Republic is ready for a new round of fence-mending talks with Saudi Arabia in the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad, Iran's Nour News said Wednesday, adding that the country is determined to strike an agreement.
- Defense Minister and Korea's National Defense Minister Review Bilateral Relations and Discuss Ways of Enhancing Military and Defense Cooperation SPA 07 Mar 2023 -- Lee Jong-Sup, the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Korea, received Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Defense, at a military parade field in the headquarters of the Korean Ministry of National Defense in Seoul today.
- Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Saudi Arabia Republic of Poland 07 Mar 2023 -- Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met in Riyadh, capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia Makes $5 Billion Deposit at Central Bank of Turkey Through the Saudi Fund for Development SPA 06 Mar 2023 -- In an implementation of the directives from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Saudi Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Board of Directors, Ahmed Aqeel Al-Khateeb, signed an agreement with the Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, Şahap Kavcıoğlu, to make a significant $5 billion deposit into the Central Bank of Turkey.
- UK and Saudi Arabia sign new agreement during defence minister's visit UK MOD 02 Mar 2023 -- During the visit, the Defence Secretary met his Saudi counterpart HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman
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