Top diplomats from Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on April 6, pledging to work together to bring "security and stability" to their turbulent region following a surprise China-brokered deal. In a joint statement released after talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the two sides vowed to continue to work together to improve ties. Tehran and Riyadh announced a Beijing-brokered agreement in March to restore relations that had been severed seven years ago when protesters in Iran attacked Saudi diplomatic missions.
Iran, Saudi Arabia Vow To Bring 'Security, Stability' To Mideast
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (right) and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan shake hands in Beijing on April 6.