TEHRAN – Iran’s newly-appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, has thanked Oman for facilitating the resumption of Iran-Saudi relations. 

 Enayati made the remarks in a meeting with Omani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Turki Al Said in Riyadh. 

Ambassador Enayati said that the expansion of Tehran-Muscat relations is indicative of the wisdom of the two countries’ leaderships. 

The ambassador praised Oman's role in reestablishing Iran's relationship with Saudi Arabia, according to Tasnim News.

Enayati had previously met with Bandar bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, the Qatari ambassador to Riyadh and discussed with him issues of mutual interest.

In the meeting, he emphasized the development of neighborhood policy by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Iranian ambassador also met with Safia Taleb al-Suhail, the Iraqi ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and discussed with him the issues of interest to the parties.

Enayati appreciated the role of Iraq in establishing relations with Saudi Arabia.

Iran and Saudi Arabia signed a Chinese-brokered agreement on March 10 that led to the restoration of Iran-Saudi relations after seven years. 

Prior to the March 10 agreement, Baghdad and Muscat hosted talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

In remarks to the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, Enayati has recently said, “We consider the Kingdom a strategic partner of great importance within the framework of the good neighborliness policy pursued by the current government.”

Enayati told the Saudi paper that he intends to dedicate his efforts in the upcoming period to enhance and foster relations between Tehran and Riyadh.

He emphasized that both sides are strongly determined and sincerely willing to develop these relations, expressing optimism about a promising future.

The ambassador pointed out that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi had instructed him to do his utmost “to strengthen brotherly and friendly relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.”