Saudi Foreign Ministry: Visit of Defense Minister and 'Mecca Agreement' representatives to Tehran aims to de-escalate tensions

- Support for Qatari and Pakistani mediation and opening negotiation channels to reach an agreement that ends the crisis

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the visit of Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and representatives of member states of the “Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense” to the Iranian capital, Tehran, is part of efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions among the parties to the current crisis, encouraging dialogue and diplomatic solutions, and supporting Qatari and Pakistani mediation.

The ministry clarified, in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), that the visit, which includes meetings with senior Iranian officials, extends the Kingdom’s role in fostering dialogue and peace at both the regional and international levels, and continues the efforts of “Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense” member states to de-escalate tensions and support the mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan.

The ministry expressed the Kingdom’s hope that the parties to the crisis will respond positively and constructively to the outcomes of the visit and the ongoing Qatari and Pakistani mediation efforts, contributing to reaching a resolution to the crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.

It emphasized the importance of opening negotiation channels to prevent a recurrence of military escalation in the region and to pave the way for an agreement that ends the crisis and achieves regional and international security and peace.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry reiterated the pivotal role of “Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense” member states in enhancing the security and stability of the region, and their cooperation with all countries to achieve peace at both the regional and international levels.