TEHRAN-- Irans Foreign Ministry representative Nasser Kanaani indirectly slammed Saudi Arabia for embracing unconstructive policies that could result in a stop in Tehran-Riyadh talks. Up until now, Iran and Saudi Arabia have had five rounds of talks hosted by Iraq.
The most recent advancement was the Saudis expressing satisfaction with the way the negotiations are held, requesting for an upgrade from security level to diplomatic.However, after Riyadh expressed its assistance for the Albanian government in severing ties with Iran over a supposed cyberattack, political experts began to question the connection of the Tehran-Riyadh talks.On top of that, the detention of an Iranian Hajj pilgrim by the Saudis have tightened the knot.
We think that the countries of the area need to take procedures to reinforce peace, stability and serenity in the region.
Naturally, stability in the region is the basis for financial development, which is a matter that all the countries in the area need and pay attention to, Kanaani stated in this regard.He then stated what can assist produce stability in the area is taking notice of the nationwide and basic interests of the region.
We have constantly stressed that we are prepared to connect and talk about with the surrounding and friendly nations in the region to produce better conditions in order to ensure the interests of the nations in the region.
Such a method can serve the interests of all nations, he recommended, adding that taking unconstructive and unprincipled positions is not helpful in the course of settlements between the 2 regional powerhouses.
We still highlight the path of interaction, and we anticipate all countries in the region to follow the path of interaction.
In the case of Saudi Arabia, we highlighted many times that we participated in dialogue based upon Irans point of view on the need of solving regional disagreements and utilizing cumulative capabilities to secure common interests.
These dialogues continued in 5 rounds, agreements were reached and with the application of the arrangements the results gotten in the previous rounds of talks will provide the basis for the next meetings at other levels, he stated.Kanaani then went on to say that the Islamic Republic of Iran will respond proportionately to any constructive action and action.