Selangor Journal

Malaysia welcomes restoration of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia, Iran

PUTRAJAYA, March 12 — Malaysia welcomes the agreement on the restoration of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iran reached in Beijing on Friday.

The Malaysia Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) in a statement said Malaysia believes the normalisation of ties between the two countries was a positive and constructive move that will contribute towards peace, security and stability of the West Asia region.

Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed on Friday (March 10) to re-establish relations after years of hostility that had threatened stability and security in the Gulf and helped fuel conflicts in the Middle East from Yemen to Syria.

The deal, brokered by China, was announced after four days of previously undisclosed talks in Beijing between top security officials from the two Middle East powers.

— Bernama

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