An Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia for the reopening of Tehran's embassy in Riyadh, according to Iran's official media
Under last month's agreement, the two countries are to reopen their embassies and missions within two months and implement security and economic co-operation deals signed more than 20 years ago.
According to IRNA news agency, the delegation, which arrived on Wednesday, will later travel to Jeddah to inspect the consulate office and the Iranian mission to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. On March 10, Saudi Arabia and Iran announced the resumption of their diplomatic relations and the reopening of embassies within two months.
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