Saudi Arabia agrees to join China-led SCO
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established in 2001 as a political, economic and security organisation to rival Western institutions.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established in 2001 as a political, economic and security organisation to rival Western institutions.
Saudi Arabia's relations with Thailand broke down in 1989 after a Thai worker stole Saudi royal jewels.
The announcement came after Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, held their second phone call in less than a week.
Anwar's political secretary said the Saudi government requested the Prime Minister to extend his stay in the country to facilitate meetings.
Their discussions is likely to see Shia-majority Iran and Sunni Muslim Saudi Arabia reopen their embassies and missions within two months.
The agreement shows China's growing clout in one of the world’s most volatile regions, says the writer.
The deal, if all goes according to plan, would open up a new vista of cooperation between two of the Muslim world’s most influential states.
Aftera standoff lasting seven years, Saudi Arabia and Iran sent high-level delegations to Beijing for five days of talks last week.
Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Farhan Al-Saud also said that the relationship between both nations has grown exponentially, adding that there is a need for measurable progress in…
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