Following the visit by Saudi officials to Iran earlier this month, Tehran has officially invited Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said Monday.
Speaking during a televised news conference Nasser Kanaani said: “Iranian President (Ebrahim Raisi) has sent an invitation to the Saudi king in return for an invitation by Riyadh for him,” Arab News reported.
The development comes soon after Saudi officials visited Iran earlier this month to discuss the reopening of Riyadh’s embassy in Tehran and consulate in Mashhad, following a deal — brokered by China — that aims to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries in March.
