His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call today from His Excellency President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a move that reflects the continued diplomatic communication between the two countries to enhance stability in the region.
Saudi Arabia firmly affirms its respect for sovereignty
During the call, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s firm and principled stance of respecting the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His Highness emphasized unequivocally that the Kingdom will not permit its airspace or territory to be used for any military actions targeting Iran, or for launching any attacks from any source, regardless of their origin. This statement underscores the Kingdom’s balanced policy of refusing to engage in military conflicts or allow its territory to be used as a platform to threaten neighboring countries.
Developments in the nuclear file and internal affairs
For his part, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian briefed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince on the latest developments in Iran's internal situation, outlining his government's efforts in this regard. The discussion also touched upon the latest developments in the negotiations concerning the Iranian nuclear program, a matter of considerable regional and international interest due to its direct impact on the security landscape of the Middle East.
Context of relations since the Beijing Agreement
This contact comes in the context of evolving bilateral relations between Riyadh and Tehran following the historic agreement brokered by China in March 2013, which ended years of diplomatic estrangement. Since then, relations have witnessed tangible steps toward normalization, including the reopening of embassies and the exchange of official visits between officials of both countries. This contact reflects the commitment of both sides to move forward on the path of de-escalation and confidence-building, in a way that serves the interests of both peoples and the region.
The importance of the Saudi position for regional stability
The Crown Prince's confirmation that Saudi airspace will not be used carries significant strategic implications amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Kingdom, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, is striving to spare the region the ravages of war and open conflict, focusing its efforts on economic development and achieving the goals of Vision 2030, which requires a secure and stable regional environment.
At the conclusion of the call, the Crown Prince reiterated the Kingdom's full support for any diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving disputes through dialogue, thereby strengthening international peace and security. For his part, the Iranian President expressed his gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its clear and unwavering stance in respecting Iran's sovereignty, and commended the Kingdom's commitment to good neighborliness and constructive relations.
