Iran's embassy in Riyadh opens gates for first time in years

Gulf Today Report

An Iranian delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to pave the way for the reopening of the Iranian embassy and consulate, following a similar visit to Tehran by Saudi delegation.

The move was made following a Chinese-brokered agreement last month, according to the official IRNA news agency.

"The Iranian delegation arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday to visit and reopen the embassy and consulate in line with the recent agreement between the two countries," the agency said.

The heavy gates of the Iranian embassy's compound were open in Riyadh with a team inspecting its premises. A white truck was seen arriving at the gate.

The diplomatic mission opened hours after the Iranian foreign ministry said a technical delegation arrived in the kingdom.

The Iranian visit comes after the visit of a similar Saudi delegation to Tehran on Saturday, to discuss mechanisms for reopening the Kingdom's representations in Iran, and after the meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries last Thursday in Beijing.