Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, stressed that the re-establishment of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a crucial step towards regional stability and prosperity.

“The resumption of ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a crucial step towards regional stability and prosperity,” Sheikh Abdullah tweeted.

The agreement, which includes reopening embassies and exchanging ambassadors in two months, was reached following talks that took place from March 6 through March 10 in Beijing.

China’s President Xi Jinping took the initiative to host and sponsor talks between delegates from Iran and Saudi Arabia to resolve disputes via dialogue and diplomacy.